
Elizabeth has served in her role with the City of Mason since 2017 and reports directly to the City Manager. She works collaboratively with the community and staff to prepare and implement the Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Plan and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the City of Mason. Her team is also responsible for administering zoning and building permits, land division/combination applications, code enforcement, and provides staff support to the Community Gardeners, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Building and Sign Boards of Appeals.
Elizabeth leads her team with nearly 20 years of experience in planning and regulatory review. Over the years she has worked on planning and community engagement initiatives at all levels of government – local, regional, state, and federal, which focused on wastewater, solid waste, highways, transit, land use, economic development, and arts and culture. She is a member of the American Planning Association and certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Elizabeth has a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University with a major in Urban and Regional Planning and a minor in Public Administration. She also graduated from Lansing Community College with an Associate Degree in Dance.
Elizabeth is a native Bulldog, proud graduate of Mason High School, and member of First United Methodist Church. She loves her hometown and is proud to be back and serving her community after spending several years on the east coast. Growing up in Mason taught her many important lessons about working together for the greatest good, and balancing social, economic and environmental issues through good planning. She and her team are prepared to listen to your ideas and concerns, and work together to keep Mason a great place!

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Community Information and Resources2 documents
- Application for Board or Commission Required to be considered for a Board or Commission Appointment
- Mason Public Art Policy Policies and procedures related to Public Art
Current Plans, Studies, and Resources2 documents
- Main Street Facade Study (1984) A resource for facade renovations in the Downtown
- Master Plan Completed in 2014
Zoning Information & Maps5 documents
- Historic District Map Projects in this District may require additional review by the Historic District Commission
- Mason Zoning Map Updated 02.20.2023
- Zoning Board of Appeals Application Application used to request a variance, appeal, interpretation, etc. of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application Request for a zoning ordinance change.
- Zoning Permit