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.

Public Works Board policies.

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

Gary Rowe, PE – Vice-Chair – Position #12, General Public

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

Justin Clary, PE – Position #8, Sewer & Water District

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

Darlene McHenry – Position #10, General Public

The Honorable Lora Petso – Position #7, Sewer & Water District Elected Official

Monica Santos-Pinacho – Position #11, General Public

Kelly Snyder, MPA – Position #6, Snohomish County Public Works Director

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

Matthew Stevie – Position #9, Public Utility District

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

CURRENT VACANCIES:

Position #3 – City Engineer

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

Public Works Board members are appointed by the Governor of the State of Washington. Visit the Governor’s Boards & Commissions webpage for more information.

2022 Legislative Report
2021 Legislative Report
2020 Legislative Report
2019 Legislative Report
2018 Legislative Report

Strategic Plan

Legislative District Fact Sheets
2022 PWB Overview
2022 Broadband Funding Cycle
2022 Broadband Budget Request Factsheet
2022 Broadband Statutory Changes Factsheet
2022 Traditional Programs Funding Cycle
2022 Traditional Programs Budget Request Factsheet
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2019 PWB Reference Guide