CCPC's Senior Review Planner, Wes Bruckno, Retires After 32 Years of Service

Posted September 2, 2026

On September 1, the Chester County Planning Commission said farewell to Senior Review Planner Wes Bruckno as he retired after an impressive 32 years of service to Chester County.

Throughout his career, Wes has made lasting contributions to planning in Chester County. He wrote the county's first performance-based zoning ordinance as part of the Newlin Township Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance — an ordinance that largely remains in place today. He also played a major role in transitioning CCPC's original printed Planning Toolbox into the digital eTools format used today, helping make valuable planning information more accessible to municipalities, residents, and other community partners.

Wes was at the forefront of the county's early sustainability efforts. He led the county's Sustainability Core Team in developing the original county sustainability website content and eTools and helped administer sustainability-related programs. Additionally, he provided important input and assistance related to pipeline issues in Chester County.

One of Wes's greatest strengths was his ability to make complicated planning and development processes easier to understand. For decades, he has been available to answer questions from residents and municipal officials, helping community members feel informed, supported, and valued.

"Wes was very good at assisting residents and applicants who were unfamiliar with the subdivision process by walking them through both basic and complicated aspects of the Pennsylvania development and planning process," said Carol Stauffer, Assistant Director. "His years of experience as a zoning officer in his home township in Lancaster County gave him a unique perspective when reviewing proposed ordinances from both a legal and practical standpoint."

Wes's commitment to planning and public service extended beyond his work with the county. He served as chairman of the Conestoga Township Planning Commission and volunteered for many years as a lead judge at the Chester County and Lancaster County Science Fairs.

Over the course of more than three decades, Wes has shared an incredible amount of knowledge, experience, and thoughtful guidance with his colleagues and the communities CCPC serves. His contributions have left a lasting mark on the department and on planning throughout Chester County.

We sincerely thank Wes for his 32 years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement. He will be greatly missed!