New Chairman for Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning CommissionCHATTANOOGA, TN.- Mayor Wamp and Mayor Kelly attended the monthly Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission meeting to welcome their new Chairman. “More than anything these planning discussions require a certain decorum and respect for all of you and the citizenry who want to participate. Former Chairman of the Hamilton County School Board, Joe Smith, was selected to be the new chairman for the Regional Planning Commission and both mayors agreed this was an easy choice. This comes after some push back that involved the former chairman being involved in the construction that happens in Chattanooga. says Joe Smith, new Chairman Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning CommissionHe will officially start his new job on September 14th.