Reighard replaces Carl Nolan who was elected secretary.
The board also elected Brett Taylor as vice chairman. He previously served as secretary.
In other matters, it was agreed to begin the search for a replacement for Michael Sherman who has resigned from the board.
The person appointed to fill the vacancy will serve out the remainder of Sherman’s term set to expire at the end of the year.
Planning Commission Executive Director Shannon Rossman announced that Alyssa Henry is resigning her job as hazard reduction planner to take a job with the state Department of Environmental Protection.
“We will be sorry to lose her,” Rossman said.