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

The associated WAC is Title 399.

Archived Rulemaking Documents 2019-2020

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.

Kathryn Gardow, PE – 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

The Honorable Jerome Delvin – Position #5, County Elected Official

Mark Dorsey, PE – Position #3 – City Engineer

Senator Mary Margaret Haugen – Position #10, General Public

Erik Martin, PE – Position #6, Lewis County Manager

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

Gary Rowe, PE – Position #12, General Public

Mark Scott – Position #9, Public Utility District

The Honorable Ed Stern – Position #1, City Elected Official

The Honorable Sharon Trask – Position #4, County Elected Official

CURRENT VACANCIES:

None.

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

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

2020 Legislative Report
2019 Legislative Report
2018 Legislative Report

Strategic Plan

Legislative District Fact Sheets
2021 Legislative Meetings Support
2021 PWB Traditional Programs Pipeline
2020 PWB Broadband Construction Cycle
PWB and CERB Partners in Broadband
2019 PWB Reference Guide