Perth welcomes experience brought to town by new Director of Planning services

The Town of Perth has a new Director of Development Services.

The town says Joanna Bowes will be joining the team on May 16^th.

Perth CAO Michael Touw tells Lake 88 he’s looking forward to working with her.

And he says she’ll be busy.

Joanna, who most recently served as the Manager of Planning and Building for the Township of Lanark Highlands, comes to Perth with nearly two decades of municipal experience.

She has worked in urban and rural planning, and related issues such as septic systems, building codes, and conservation authority.