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Former Columbia County Planner Kim Lyonnais has been hired once again by the County as its planner. Last week Lyonnais accepted the position, replacing Richard Hendricksen, who is retiring at the end of April.

In October, Lyonnais was hired by the City of Dayton as its part time planner. On March 26, he submitted his resignation to the city, effec- tive April 24.

In his new position, Ly- onnais will be director of planning for both Columbia County and the City of Dayton. Under an agreement that is being worked out between the city and county, Dayton will hire a new full-time planner, who wi...