The Planning Commission is an independent, consolidated planning agency, led by 10 citizen appointees
from all 4 local jurisdictions, and two ex officio members.

1. Bruce P. Cury (Chair) - City of Tampa, Term expires: Sept 30, 2013, Occupation: Attorney
2. Frank M. Chillura (Member at Large) - City of Temple Terrace, Term expires: Sept 30, 2012, Occupation: Real Estate Developer and Property Manager
3. Terri G. Cobb (Vice Chair) - Hillsborough County, Term expires: Sept 30, 2010, Occupation: Television Production
4. Christina Hummel - Ex Officio Member, MacDill AFB
5. Miller Q. Dowdy - Hillsborough County, Term expires: Sept 30, 2011, Occupation: Real Estate Broker
6. Jill Buford - City of Tampa, Term expires: Sept 30, 2013, Occupation: Finance Manager
7. Gary D. Sears - City of Plant City, Term expires: Sept 30, 2013, Occupation: Retired
8. Derek L. Doughty - Hillsborough County, Term expires: Sept 30, 2013, Occupation: Civil Engineer
9. Edward F. Giunta, II - City of Tampa, Term expires: Sept 30, 2011, Occupation: Developer
10. Vivian M. Kitchen - City of Tampa, Term expires: Sept 30, 2011, Occupation: Community Volunteer
11. Hung T. Mai - Hillsborough County, Term expires: Sept 30, 2011, Occupation: Civil Engineer
12. Cathy Valdes - Ex Officio Member, School Board

The Planning Commission is the single Local Planning Agency for all jurisdictions in Hillsborough County. It performs consolidated planning services and makes independent recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, Plant City Commission, Tampa City Council, Temple Terrace City Council and other appropriate public bodies concerning the orderly growth and development of Hillsborough County.