I was definitely saddened to hear the news that Bob Wagner was not reappointed at the last township meeting, per the article published June 30. I have served on the planning commission for approximately 3 years now and my respect for commissioners who have served a long tenure for this township (commissioners such as Bob Wagner and Larry Dolegowski) has continued to grow. Fundamental to the planning commission's role is an understanding of the township's planning and zoning regulations and with this knowledge acting on measures that affect the township's traffic, zoning, and safety. Bob Wagner's deep seated knowledge of these matters enables the board to make consistent, wise, and non-bureaucratic decisions. I see this exemplified in each and every meeting. I find it immensely useful that "new blood" like myself can sit at the feet of someone like Bob Wagner and learn. This is a privilege for me and for the community and shouldn't be squandered. I believe I am useful to the board, however if someone like Bob Wagner were termed off of the board and were replaced by "new blood" clones of myself or other more recent appointees, the community would be at a serious disadvantage.