Clyde Lynn

Grifton resident Clyde Lynn had his first experience with Grifton’s Planning Board when he built his home. After going through the process of getting approval, Lynn decided to try his hand at the planning process.

Lynn feels the Planning Board is important to the community because they are the first board the citizens come in contact with when a request is made.

"We’re just a recommending board," Lynn said. "But I’ve learned a whole lot."

Lynn said he enjoys interacting with citizens and said the key to being a good board member is to simply listen.

"I think you need very reasonable people to serve on those types of boards," Lynn said. "Listening is very important."

Although Lynn travels a lot for his job, he said the time needed for the board is not too overwhelming and is something he’s willing to accommodate his schedule for.

"It’s not that big a sacrifice," Lynn said.

Lynn hopes to continue serving the board for several more years but eventually feels he should give someone else the opportunity to be a part of the Planning Board process.

"It’s important to give everyone a chance to serve," Lynn said.

Lynn also used to be a Scout Master in Grifton and said he enjoys doing anything that will help better the community he came to specifically for its small town family atmosphere. 

"I like this community,’ Lynn said. "It’s a good place to raise children."

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