Purpose

The Public Works Board is an infrastructure funder supporting eligible applicants in the care and maintenance of seven infrastructure systems. These systems are roads and bridges, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, recycling and organics, and broadband. These systems are funded through the Traditional Programs and Broadband Programs.

Mission

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

Responsibilities

There are three funding programs under Traditional PWB and two under Broadband PWB.

Traditional PWB offers pre-construction, construction and emergency loans and grants to qualifying local governments, which are cities, counties, and special purpose districts. Learn more on our Traditional Programs page.

Broadband PWB offers construction and emergency loans and grants to qualifying applicants, which include local governments and special purpose districts as well as public port districts, tribes, incorporated business or partnerships. Learn more on our Broadband Programs page. 

The Public Works Board is a Category 3 Policy Board. 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 Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Public Works Board policies (on Smartsheet)
• Archived Rulemaking Documents 2019-2020 (on Box)

The Governor of the State of Washington appoints thirteen Public Works Board members for four-year terms. Three represent counties, three represent cities, three represent special purpose districts, and four are from the private sector. Visit the Governor’s Boards & Commissions webpage for more information.

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.

Board Member Roster and Vacancies

• 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, Water & Sewer District
• The Honorable Jerome Delvin – Position #5, County Elected Official
• Rob Jammerman – Position #3, City Public Works Director
• Darlene McHenry – Position #10, General Public
• The Honorable Lora Petso – Position #7, Water & Sewer District Elected Official
• Monica Santos-Pinacho – Position #11, General Public
• Kelly Snyder, MPA – Position #6, 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

At present there are no vacant board seats. Interested applicants should contact the Board Liaison Izabela Kocan for more information.

• Public Works Board 2023 Legislative Report (PDF)
• Public Works Board 2022 Legislative Report (PDF)
• Public Works Board 2021 Legislative Report (PDF)
• Public Works Board 2020 Legislative Report (PDF)
• Public Works Board 2019 Legislative Report (PDF)
• Public Works Board 2018 Legislative Report (PDF)
• Public Works Board Strategic Plan (PDF)

Reference Materials

• 2023 Traditional Programs Budget Request Factsheet (PDF)
• 2023 PWAA Overview (PDF)  
• 2022 Innovative Infrastructure Report (PDF)
• 2023 Traditional Programs Funding Cycle – Construction (PDF)
• 2023 Traditional Programs Funding Cycle – Pre-Construction (PDF)
• 2023 Legislative District Fact Sheets (on Box)
• PWB and CERB Partners in Broadband (PDF)
• 2022 PWB Overview (PDF)
• 2019 PWB Reference Guide (PDF)

Public Works Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement (PDF)
• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Chinese Traditional (PDF)
• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Chinese Simplified (PDF)
• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Somali (PDF)
• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Spanish (PDF)
• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Russian (PDF)
• PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Vietnamese (PDF)