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Santa Clarita Planner Tenders Resignation

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Santa Clarita Planning Commissioner Rita Garasi resigned Monday after serving 3 1/2 years.

Garasi, 50, who was appointed by City Councilman Buck McKeon in 1988, said she was leaving the five-member panel for personal reasons, but declined to elaborate.

“I’m very proud of this city--it was just a good time to leave,” Garasi said.

Garasi helped the city to incorporate 3 1/2 years ago and has served on the commission ever since. She said she was heartened to see the City Council last month adopt a state-mandated development plan that was extensively reviewed by the commission.

“You hear chest-thumping and ranting, but this city has accomplished a great deal, and I’m proud of it,” she said.

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The council will appoint a replacement for Garasi as soon as possible, officials said.

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