AWC Board of Directors makes nominations and appointments at February meeting

The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) appoints and nominates elected officials and senior staff to represent the interests of cities and towns on about 40 state boards and commissions. Serving on a board or commission is a great opportunity to get involved at the state level and help shape policies and programs that affect cities and towns.

AWC recruits for these positions throughout the year as vacancies or reappointments occur. Many positions have specific requirements for the official’s city or town – like geographic location or city size. Other positions may require an elected official have certain experience or serve on a similar local board or committee. Within the specific criteria of each position, AWC welcomes applications from officials who reflect our state’s diverse cities and towns, elected officials, and senior staff.

Action taken by the AWC Board of Directors at its February 6, 2024 meeting

The AWC Board of Directors took action on the following nominations and appointments at its February 6, 2024 meeting.

Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB): AWC nominated three elected officials, one of whom will be appointed by the Director of Commerce.

• Mayor Jan Molinaro, Enumclaw
• Mayor Dave Olson, Edgewood
• Councilmember Joan Souders, Grandview

Shorelines Hearings Board: AWC appoints directly to this board. The two individuals below will serve alongside Jason Sullivan of Bonney Lake and Grant Beck of Lacey. Recruitment will open this spring for another elected official to serve on this board.

• Councilmember Keith Scully, Shoreline
• RJ Lott, Community Development Director, Pullman

Sentencing Guidelines Commission: AWC nominated two elected officials, one of whom will be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

• Mayor Michael McCullough, Bonney Lake
• Councilmember Carmen Rivera, Renton

Traffic Safety Commission: AWC nominated two elected officials, one of whom will be appointed by the Governor.

• Mayor Nigel Herbig, Kenmore
• Councilmember Tracy Taylor-Turner, Auburn

Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee: Three city positions are vacant on the E911 Advisory Committee (Western primary, Eastern primary, and Eastern alternate). AWC has not yet received sufficient applications for Board consideration and will continue recruitment. Final appointment was delegated to the AWC Executive Committee. Interested in serving? Check AWC’s website for information on how to apply.

Get involved! Process for applying to serve on boards and commissions

If you are interested in applying to serve on a state board or commission, AWC typically opens a call for applications two to three times a year. Watch for announcements on this website and through our weekly CityVoice newsletter. After the application window closes, and provided there are enough qualified applicants, the AWC Board of Directors takes action to nominate or appoint applicants.