Applications for District 1 representative on the Lake County Planning Commission are now open. New Supervisor Helen Owen announced she is taking applications for the position as part of her promise to represent the district fairly. Owen has created a panel with representatives from all district areas to review applications. Top candidates will be interviewed and then Owen will make the final choice. Owen says she’ll put her recommendation for planning commissioner on the board’s February agenda. Applications should be sent to helen.owen@lakecountyca.gov.