Commission Members

The 12-member National Capital Planning Commission reflects the diverse local and federal interests and constituencies that shape planning in the nation's capital.

Presidential Appointees
The President appoints three citizens to the Commission. At least one of the appointees must be a resident of Maryland and one a resident of Virginia. 
 
John V. Cogbill, III, Chairman (Virginia)

Jose L. Galvez III, AIA (Maryland)

Herbert F. Ames (South Carolina)

 
Mayoral Appointees
The Mayor of the District of Columbia appoints two citizens. Both appointees must be residents of the District of Columbia.

Arrington Dixon

Stacie S. Turner

Ex Officio Members
Ex Officio members include the heads of Executive Branch agencies with significant land holdings in the region; the Chairmen of the U.S. House and Senate committees with D.C. oversight responsibility; the D.C. Mayor; and the Chairman of the D.C. City Council. Ex Officio members frequently delegate alternates to represent them on the Commission.

The Honorable Dr. Robert M. Gates
Secretary of Defense
(View alternates) 

The Honorable Dirk Kempthorne
Secretary of the Interior
(View alternates) 

The Honorable James A. Williams
Acting Administrator of General Services

(View alternates)

 

The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman
Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
United States Senate

(View alternates)

 

The Honorable Henry A. Waxman
Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House of Representatives

(View alternates)

 

The Honorable Adrian M. Fenty
Mayor, District of Columbia

(View alternates)

 

The Honorable Vincent C. Gray
Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia

(Note: First Alternate Robert E. Miller
serves as the Commission's Vice Chairman)

(View alternates)