By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved the appointment of a new Planning Commissioner Wednesday, who will be filling a vacancy left by former Chair Natalee Price.
Utzig was chosen by Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa to replace Price, who notified the city on Jan. 28 that she would be resigning from the Planning Commission, effective March 1. Price was originally appointed to the Planning Commission by Karpinski-Costa. Utzig’s term will last until Dec. 31, 2026.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of the Planning Commission, and I hope I can make you all proud of me,” Utzig said during Wednesday’s City Council meeting prior to the council’s vote to approve his placement on the Planning Commission.
Utzig currently serves on the Customer Advisory Committee for the Citrus Heights Water District, according to his application. Utzig has also been a docent for the California State Railroad Museum for 34 years with 12000 hours of service, volunteered with the Citrus Heights Fire Department, Sunrise Little League, Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad, and on the PTA for two different schools. Utzig is a retired bus driver for the San Juan Unified School District.
Utzig has also submitted letters to The Sentinel, one discussing proposed sales tax increases and one discussing gas taxes and roads.
This item was a consent calendar item. Consent calendar items aren’t discussed unless a council member pulls the item for individual consideration.
*This article has been updated to reflect that Utzig is a retired bus driver, not a current bus driver for SJUSD.
The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved the appointment of a new Planning Commissioner Wednesday, who will be filling a vacancy left..
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