Nominating Committee calling for applications for the AWC Board of Directors
The AWC Nominating Committee has closed the call for applications for positions on the AWC Board of Directors. Application deadline was Monday, April 8.
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Open positions
(multi-city and at-large districts)
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2024 Board candidates
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District 2
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Blanche Barajas, Councilmember, Pasco
David Fetto, Councilmember, West Richland
Jillian Henze, Councilmember, Waitsburg
No incumbent running for this position; the AWC Board forwarded incumbent for Vice President.
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District 4
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Matthew Lundh, Mayor, Cle Elum, incumbent
Clifford Peterson, Councilmember, Selah
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District 6
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Ronald Frederick, Mayor, DuPont
Josh Penner, Mayor, Orting, incumbent
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District 8
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Brett Gailey, Mayor, Lake Stevens
Dan Rankin, Mayor, Darrington
No incumbent running for this position; the AWC Board forwarded elected incumbent as Secretary.
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District 12
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Amy Howard, Deputy Mayor, Port Townsend, incumbent
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District 14
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Julia Johnson, Mayor, Sedro-Woolley, incumbent
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At-Large #2 (Western, less than 5,000 pop)
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Dee Roberts, Mayor, Raymond, incumbent
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At-Large #4 (Eastern, less than 5,000 pop)
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Hilda Gonzalez, Mayor, Granger
Marla Keethler, Mayor, White Salmon, incumbent
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President and Vice President: The positions of President and Vice President are advanced to the Nominating Committee by the AWC Board of Directors. On February 6, the AWC Board took action to forward Mayor Amy Ockerlander, Duvall, for the position of President and Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink, West Richland, for the position of Vice President. These individuals are elected at the AWC Business Meeting, with no additional nominations from the floor. At the same meeting, the AWC Board of Directors also elected Mayor Jon Nehring as Secretary-elect.
Single-city districts: The legislative body for the City of Tacoma (District 10) will appoint its director and report their action to the Nominating Committee. These terms will also commence at the AWC Business Meeting.
The Nominating Committee strongly encourages interested officials to apply and serve with AWC.
Members of the AWC Board play a critical role in AWC’s success
Members of the AWC Board are responsible for:
- Approving the legislative priorities in line with the Statement of Policy;
- Reviewing organizational financial reports and adopting budgets;
- Establishing membership fees;
- Adopting and monitoring execution of the AWC strategic plan; and
- Providing policy direction regarding other issues of concern.
Read the Board of Directors overview of responsibilities for qualifications and time requirements.
Learn who is eligible to apply for a position
To be eligible to serve on the AWC Board of Directors in a multi-city or at-large district, an elected official must meet the following criteria:
- Serve as an elected official from a member city or town located within an AWC Board district with an ending term in 2024 (note positions above and see this listing of all cities and towns by district);
- Hold elective office in a city or town within the state for a minimum of one year; and
- Meet the requirements for the Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) by June 7.
Learn what it takes to earn your Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) or check to see if you’ve already earned it! The CML program recognizes mayors and councilmembers for accomplishing training in five competency areas. You can track your progress toward your CML or contact AWC staff for more information.
Applications were due by Monday, April 8
Candidates applying after this deadline will have the option to run for a position from the floor during the AWC Business Meeting on Thursday, June 20, in Vancouver, WA.
Mark these important dates
- Wednesday, March 26: Q&A session with the CEO and select Board members to learn about serving on the AWC Board of Directors.
- Monday, April 8: Application deadline
- Thursday, April 18: The AWC Nominating Committee meets to review applications for Board candidates. Candidates will be notified roughly one week after the meeting if they are selected to advance for an interview. The invitation will include confirmation of the interview date/time.
- Tuesday, June 18: The Nominating Committee meets to interview candidates and compile the final list of nominated candidates. Candidates must be available for an interview in Vancouver, WA on this day.
- Wednesday, June 19: The final candidate list is submitted to voting delegates no less than 24 hours prior to the AWC Business Meeting on Thursday, June 20.
- Thursday, June 20: AWC Business Meeting
Resources
2024 Nominating Committee appointed
The AWC Board Nominating Committee is established by AWC Bylaws and convenes every year to recruit, interview, and select a list of potential candidates for election to the AWC Board of Directors. The AWC President appoints between seven and 11 voting members to serve on the committee.
The Nominating Committee will open its call for applications for the AWC Board of Directors after its first meeting (see meeting schedule below). Elections for even-numbered Board districts will occur at the AWC Business Meeting on June 20.
2024 Nominating Committee
AWC President Betsy Wilkerson appointed the following members to the 2024 AWC Nominating Committee.
- Rob Putaansuu (Chair), AWC Past President, & Mayor, Port Orchard
- Tara Leininger, Mayor, Metaline Falls
- Jennifer Lindsay, Mayor Pro Tem, Ridgefield
- Mary Lou Pauly, Mayor, Issaquah
- Ed Prince, Councilmember, Renton
- Ed Stern, Mayor Pro Tem, Poulsbo
- Debbie Sullivan, Mayor, Tumwater
- Chuck Torelli, Mayor Pro Tem, Kennewick
- Ben Wick, Councilmember, Spokane Valley
Recruitment for the 2024 Nominating Committee was open fall 2023. Appointments were made in January 2024.
Meeting dates
Nominating Committee meetings:
- February 6
- April 18
- June 18
Questions?
Alicia Seegers Martinelli or Betsy Hildreth
(360) 753-4137