GENESEO, N.Y., June 27, 2024 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the promotion of Megan Crowe as the County’s new Director of Planning, effective June 30, 2024.
She will succeed current Planning Director Angela Ellis who is set to retire on July 19, 2024, after 23 years of service to the County. Crowe brings more than a decade of experience to the role most recently having served as Deputy Planning Director for the County, where she was instrumental in advancing work related to broadband, housing, transportation, mobility management, water and wastewater infrastructure.
“Megan Crowe's promotion is a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication to Livingston County,” said County Administrator Ian M. Coyle. “Her expertise in areas such as broadband, housing, and infrastructure has been invaluable in advancing our County's initiatives. We're confident that in her new role, Megan will continue to drive positive change and improve the quality of life for our residents."
Prior to joining Livingston County, Crowe served as an Associate Planner for the City of Wilmington, N.C., for nearly two years following a five-year stint in the planning department for Pender County, N. C. During her time in the Wilmington area, Crowe worked with various boards, departments and outside groups to ensure that projects were organized, on task and adhered to local, state and federal guidelines. She helped in the development and execution of Pender County’s Comprehensive Plan and served as its floodplain manager, while also overseeing the reorganization of its planning department to improve customer service and efficiencies.
"I am grateful for the Board of Supervisors and County leadership for their support,” she said. “We have an incredible team in the Planning Department and I am happy to continue working for the people in Livingston County."
Crowe earned a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cortland before obtaining a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She holds three certifications including a prestigious certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners. Crowe has also engaged with numerous professional development opportunities and completed the National Association of Counties’ High Performance Leadership Academy, which is an intensive program that provides frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities across the United States.
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About Livingston County:
Founded in 1821, Livingston County, N.Y., is home to more than 61,000 residents in 17 towns located across 631 square miles of the Finger Lakes region.