Public Works Board - Board Members, Meetings, and Staff

Purpose:
The Legislature created the Public Works Board in partnership with local governments. Its task is to assist local governments in addressing local infrastructure needs. The Public Works Board operates a revolving loan program funded by a dedicated local funding pool. A citizens’ board comprised of local infrastructure representatives manages the Public Works Board.

Mission:
The mission of the Public Works Board is to empower Washington communities to build and maintain sustainable infrastructure.

Board Responsibilities:
The Public Works Board administers four programs. The primary purpose of these programs is to provide assistance to local governments with infrastructure:

• Planning.
• Financing.
• Construction.
• Repair.
• Expansion.

History of the Public Works Board (PDF)

The Board derives its authority from the Washington State Legislature. It is encoded into law in the Revised Code of Washington.

RCW 43.155

RCW 70.119A.170

PWAA Cash Flow History

The Governor appoints thirteen Board members for four-year terms. Three represent counties, three represent cities, three represent special purpose districts, and four are from the private sector.

Members meet every month to review applications for financing and deal with administrative issues. The Board conducts a two-day policy retreat in the fall.

Members are encouraged to attend workshops, conferences, and meetings on behalf of the Board. Often members are part of discussion panels at these meetings. Members are also offered opportunities to attend training courses that deal with infrastructure issues.

The Honorable Scott Hutsell – Chair – Position #13, General Public

JC Baldwin – Vice Chair – Position #11, General Public

The Honorable Dr. Jeralee Anderson, PE – Position #2 – City Elected Official

The Honorable Pam Carter – Position #8, Sewer & Water District Elected Official

Mark Dorsey, PE – Position #3 – City Engineer

Senator Mary Margaret Haugen – Position #10, General Public

The Honorable KC Kuykendall – Position #1, City Elected Official

Erik Martin, PE – Position #6, County Public Works Director

Diane Pottinger, PE – Position #7, Sewer & Water District Public Works Director

Mark Scott – Position #9, Public Utility District

Senator Lisa Wellman – Position #12, General Public

CURRENT VACANCIES:

Position #4 – County Elected Official (Nominated by WSAC)

Position #5 – County Elected Official (Nominated by WSAC)

Interested applicants should contact the designated nominating organizations, or Board Liaison Tammi Vellinga for more information.

Legislative Report

Strategic Plan – Draft

Public Works Board members are appointed by the Governor of the State of Washington. View the Governor’s Boards & Commissions webpage here.