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Planning Commission

The purpose of the Commission shall be to encourage the improvement of public health, safety convenience and welfare of the citizens of Wythe County and to plan for the future development of the county to the end that adequate highways, utilities, health, educational and recreational facilities be developed; that the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that residential areas be provided with healthy surroundings for family life; and that the growth of Wythe County be consonant with efficient and economical use of public funds.

The Planning Commission generally meets on the first Monday of each month. Please see the Planning Commission Documents page to see the agenda for the next meeting.

The following people serve on the Wythe County Planning Commission.


District No. 1 - Blacklick

James S. Huffard, III, Chair
165 Huffard Lane
Crockett, VA 24323

Business: (276) 686-5201
Home: (276) 686-5838


District No. 2 - West Wytheville

Clyde H. Watson, Jr.
490 W. Pine Street
Wytheville, VA 24382

Home: (276) 228-6314


District No. 3 - East Wytheville

Eural D. Clippard
460 East Pine Street
Wytheville, VA 24382

Home: (276) 228-2842


District No. 4 - Fort Chiswell

Randal C. Wright
651 Ivanhoe Road
Max Meadows, VA 24360

Home: (276) 228-6343
Work: (276) 223-0500


District No. 5 - Lead Mines

Curtis Crawford
127 Scandia Lane
Barren Springs, VA 24313

Home: (276) 766-3123


District No. 6 - Speedwell

Sherry W. Hawthorne
468 Pine Glade Road
Rural Retreat, VA 24368

Home: (276) 686-6444


At-Large

Eric W. Crowgey
465 Richdale Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

Home: (276) 228-3586


Ex-officio Member

Wythe B. Sharitz
188 Clementine Drive
Wytheville, VA 24382

Home: (276) 228-4649

Email: supvr_atlarge@wytheco.org