Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Volunteer participation is one of the most effective ways to make a positive impact in your community, and advisory boards, commissions, and committees are vital to good government. They advise the Board of County Commissioners and county staff on policies, programs, and the many issues facing our community.
Thank you for your interest in the advisory boards, commissions, and committees serving Thurston County.
For questions or more information, contact the Clerk of the Board.
Boards, Commissions, and Committees Profiles
Contact: Ashley Downs, WSU Extension, Community Planning & Economic Development, (360) 867-2189, ashley.downs@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Agriculture Advisory Committee website
Authority: 1978 Citizen's Report
Bylaws: Committee Bylaws
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 4 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Four non-farmer members representing rural residents who may be affected by county efforts to protect farmland; Seven farmer members representing a variety of (1) the agriculture commodities produced in Thurston County and (2) geographic areas of the county. Ex-officio members: the WSU Thurston County Extension Director; technical staff from the Thurston Conservation District.
(1) Jennifer Colvin | Farmer | 11/21/2023 | 11/21/2027 |
(2) Chris Doelman | Non-Farmer | 07/19/2022 | 07/19/2024 |
(3) Nathan Heay | Ex-Officio (Student) | 05/23/2023 | 05/23/2025 |
(4) Gary Kline | Non-Farmer | 10/04/2022 | 10/04/2024 |
(5) Patricia Labine | Farmer | 03/21/2023 | 03/21/2025 |
(6) Robert McIntosh | Farmer | 10/04/2022 | 10/04/2024 |
(7) Greg Schoenbachler | Non-Farmer | 02/14/2023 | 02/14/2025 |
(8) Glenn Schorno | Farmer | 07/19/2022 | 07/19/2024 |
(9) Stella Waxwing | Non-Farmer | 02/28/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
(10) Donnie Wilcox | Farmer | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2028 |
(11) Celeste Winther, Chair | Farmer | 07/19/2022 | 07/19/2024 |
(12) Jacob Yancey, Vice Chair | Farmer | 02/28/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
(13) Stephen Bramwell | Ex-Officio (WSU Ext.) | N/A | |
(14) Sarah Moorehead | Ex-Officio (Conservation District) | N/A |
Contact: Jeff Bowe, Experience Olympia & Beyond, (360) 704-7544, jeff@experienceolympia.com
Website: Agritourism Advisory Committee website
Authority: Resolution 15190
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 2 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Seven members of the public who may be agritourism business owners, economic development agencies, ecotourism agencies, farmers, tourism agencies, etc.
(1) Nathan Allan | 01/28/2020 | 02/28/2026 | |
(2) John Bourdon | 12/01/2015 | 01/30/2025 | |
(3) Robby Rutledge | 11/27/2018 | 12/31/2024 | |
(4) George Sharp | 10/19/2017 | 11/30/2025 | |
(5) Jennifer Colvin | 08/29/2023 | 09/30/2025 | |
(6) Andrea Levanti | 10/13/2022 | 09/30/2025 | |
(7) Mitch Lewis | 07/27/2022 | 02/01/2026 |
Contact: Jessica Hodges, Area Agency on Aging, (360) 664-2168, ext. 108
Contact: Ruth Elder, Clerk/Manager, Thurston County Human Resources, (360) 786-5135
Website: Board of Equalization website
Authority: RCW 84.48; WAC 458-14; Thurston County Code 2.98
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 3 years
Term limits: N/A
Compensation: $150 per day for each day of actual attendance by the Board of Equalization.
Membership: Three members who must reside within the County. Members must attend the Department of Revenue training within one year of appointment. Members shall not be a holder of any elective office nor be an employee of any elected official. Employees of the Assessor's Office may not serve on the Board for a period of two years after leaving employment. A basic understanding of real estate trends is helpful for new members.
(1) Diane Pust | Regular member | 04/02/2024 | 03/01/2027 |
(2) Vacant | Regular member | 03/01/2025 | |
(3) John Graver | Regular member | 03/19/2024 | 03/01/2026 |
(4) Ron Germeaux | Alternate member | 03/19/2024 | 03/01/2026 |
(5) Ted May | Alternate member | 03/01/2022 | 03/01/2025 |
(6) David Saavedra | Alternate member | 03/19/2024 | 03/01/2027 |
Contact: Michael Mills, Chief Clerk, Thurston Regional Planning Council, (360) 741-2541, brbchiefclerk@trpc.org
Website: Boundary Review Board website
Authority: RCW 36.93
Bylaws: Rules of Practice and Procedure
Appointed by: One member by the Board of County Commissioners; Two members by the Governor; One member by Mayors within the County; One member by the Boundary Review Board from nominees from Special Purpose Districts.
Term length: 4 years
Term limits: N/A
Compensation: $50 per day for each day of attendance at regular or special Board meetings, Board hearings, or other Board work.
Membership: No member may be an official or an employee of the County or a governmental unit in the County, or a consultant or adviser on a contractual or regular retained basis of the County, any governmental unit of the County, or any agency or association thereof.
(1) Todd Hughes | Appointed by Board of County Commissioners | 01/31/2027 | |
(2) Gary Pearson | Nominated by Special Districts | 02/28/2027 | |
(3) Reverend Zahid Chaudhry | Appointed by the Governor | 01/31/2027 | |
(4) Michael Marchand | Appointed by Mayors | 01/31/2025 | |
(5) Lance 'Cap' Caputo | Appointed by the Governor | 01/31/2025 |
Contact: Kimberly Grable, Clerk of the Commission, Thurston County Human Resources, (360) 786-5451, Kimberly.Grable@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials website
Authority: RCW 36.17; Code 2.118
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 4 years
Term limits: 2 terms
Membership: Ten members as follows: (1) Six of the ten commission members (two members living in each Commissioner's district) shall be selected by lot by the County Auditor from among registered voters. (2) Four of the ten commission members must be a resident of Thurston County and shall have had experience in the field of personnel management. Of these four members, one shall be selected from each of the following: business, professional personnel management, legal professional and organized labor. Members may not include any officer, official or employee of Thurston County or any of their immediate family members.
(1) Megan Walsh | District 1 | 03/31/2025 | |
(2) Judith Oliver | District 1 | 04/25/2027 | |
(3) William Thomas | District 2 | 04/25/2027 | |
(4) Melissa Maanoa | District 2 | 03/31/2025 | |
(5) Dominic Davis | District 3 | 03/31/2025 | |
(6) Mark Grindstaff | District 3 | 04/25/2027 | |
(7) Vacant | Organized Labor | 03/31/2025 | |
(8) Cary Randow | Business Representative | 04/25/2027 | |
(9) Kurt Hardin | Professional Personnel Management | 03/31/2027 | |
(10) Vacant | Legal Professional | 01/24/2027 |
Contact: Wayne Jones, Chief Examiner, (360) 786-5249, wayne.jones@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Civil Service website
Authority: RCW 41.14
Bylaws: Civil Service Rules
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 6 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Three members who must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County for at lease two years immediately preceding his or her appointment, and an elector of the County. At the time of appointment not more than two Civil Service Commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party.
(1) Jennifer Roberts, Chair | Political Affiliation: Unaffiliated | 01/29/2019 | 01/29/2025 |
(2) Tina Browning | Political Affiliation: | 05/21/2024 | 02/16/2027 |
(3) John Martin | Political Affiliation: Independent | 01/17/2023 | 01/17/2029 |
Contact: Doreena Baird, Thurston County Assessor's Office, (360) 867-2210
Website: N/A
Authority: RCW 84.34, Code 2.110
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 1 year
Term limits: N/A. Members may serve until a successor is appointed.
Membership: Five members representing the active farming community.
(1) Jeff Van Lierop | 2002 | December 13, 2024 | |
(2) Kevin Cornell | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2024 | |
(3) Joseph Gabiou | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2024 | |
(4) Christy Kriegsman, Chair | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2024 | |
(5) Robert Odermann | December 13, 2022 | December 13, 2024 |
Contact: Theresa Reid, Fair Coordinator, Community Planning and Economic Development, (360) 786-5453, theresa.reid@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Fair Board website
Authority: Thurston County Code 2.48
Bylaws:
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: District members: 4-year terms. At-Large members: Positions 7-11 serve 4-year terms; Positions 12-16 serve 2-year terms. Youth members: 1-year terms.
Term limits: N/A. May serve until successor is appointed.
Membership: Two from each of the three Board of County Commissioner districts (positions 1-6) who reside and represent said district; Ten members At-Large (positions 7-16) who represent Thurston County; Three youth positions (17-19) filled by one each representing 4-H Club(s), FFA, and Open Class Youth.
*Due to the transition from a three member to five member Board of County Commissioners (Board), the Board is considering proposed changes to the Fair Board membership as the Fair Board is apportioned by Commissioner districts.
(1) Kathie McWaid | District 1 | 08/31/2019 | 08/31/2027 |
(2) Paul Longwell, President | District 1, At-Large | 03/01/2018 | 08/31/2026 |
(3) Heidi Thomsen, Secretary | District 2 | 08/2007 | 08/31/2026 |
(4) Kya Ramirez, Vice President | District 2, At-Large | 08/2019 | 08/31/2025 |
(5) Vacant | District 3 | ||
(6) Meren Gadman | District 3, At-Large | 05/21/2024 | 08/31/2028 |
(7) Larry Mahan | District 4 | 10/11/2022 | 08/31/2025 |
(8) Lance McElroy | District 4, At-Large | 09/19/2023 | 08/31/2027 |
(9) Don Wadsen | District 5 | 10/09/2029 | 08/31/2026 |
(10) Theresa Reid | District 5, At-Large | 02/04/2008 | 08/31/2027 |
(11) Larry Stamp | At-Large, District 5 | 04/05/2022 | 08/31/2028 |
(12) Oscar Hernandez | At-Large, District 4 | 09/19/2023 | 08/31/2027 |
(13) Mike Rendon | At-Large, District 1 | 08/06/2019 | 08/31/2026 |
(14) Linsey Lyons | At-Large, District 2 | 09/19/2023 | 08/31/2028 |
(15) Justin Wikoff | At-Large, District 2 | 09/19/2023 | 08/31/2028 |
(16) Mikhail Cherniske | At-Large, District 1 | 09/19/2023 | 08/31/2028 |
(17) Malie Poland | Youth At-Large (4-H) | 03/19/2024 | 03/19/2025 |
(18) Kolton Nash | Youth At-Large (FFA) | 03/19/2024 | 03/19/2025 |
(19) Trinity Short | Youth At-Large (Open Class) | 03/19/2024 | 03/19/2025 |
(20) Vacant | Ex-Officio | 09/19/2023 | 08/31/2027 |
Contact: Sonja Cady, Land Use Clerk, Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED), (360) 786-2117, sonja.cady@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Historic Commission website
Authority: Thurston County Code 2.106.010
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 4 years for primary members; 3 years for alternate members.
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Representative of a variety of historical perspectives in various geographic areas of the County. At least three members who are professionally trained from among the following fields: history, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, cultural anthropology, archeology, cultural geography, American studies, or other historic preservation related discipline. One member shall be from one of the following professions: real estate appraisal; finance/banking; law, especially real estate law. One member from each city and town which is entered into an agreement to have the historic commission perform similar duties within the city or town. Such members shall be appointed by the mayor of the city or town. These members may only vote on matters within the city jurisdiction. Remaining members shall consist of citizens who have professional or demonstrated vocational interest and involvement in historic preservation.
(1) Robert Kirkwood | Professional Engineer for Historic Structures | 04/27/2010 | 03/21/2027 |
(2) David Petrich | 08/30/2022 | 08/30/2026 | |
(3) Chris Hoffman | 02/15/2022 | 05/30/2024 | |
(4) Charles Roe |
Lawyer; Former Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum member |
06/17/2024 | 06/30/2026 |
(5) Troy Wilson | Anthropologist | 05/23/2023 | 05/31/2027 |
(6) Rebecca Sanchez | 08/30/2022 | 08/30/2026 | |
(7) Bill Lindstrom | 02/16/2021 | 05/30/2024 | |
(8) Grace Edwards | 01/14/2020 | 02/28/2027 | |
(9) Charles Gloyd | 06/20/2023 | 06/20/2027 | |
(10) Ira Kitmacher | 01/09/2024 | 12/21/2027 | |
(11) Vacant | At-Large | ||
(12) Vacant | At-Large | ||
(13) Vacant | Alternate - District 1 | ||
(14) Vacant | Alternate - District 2 | ||
(15) Vacant | Alternate - District 3 |
Contact: Craig Chance, Housing Authority of Thurston County, (360) 918-5828
Contact: Leah Landon, Criminal Justice Regional Program Manager, Thurston County Commissioners Office, (360) 786-5440, leah.landon@co.thurston.wa.us.
Website: Law & Justice Council website
Authority: RCW 72.09.300
Bylaws: Law & Justice Council Charter
Appointed by: Statute and Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 3 years for those requiring appointment by the Board of County Commissioners.
Term limits: N/A
Membership: 911 TCOMM Services Director; Chief of Thurston County Corrections; Director of Thurston County Pretrial Services; Director of Thurston County Public Defense; Director of Thurston County Public Health & Social Services; Municipal Court Judge, City of Olympia; Municipal Prosecutor, Designated; Municipal Public Defense; Police Chiefs of the cities of: Lacey, Olympia, Tenino, Tumwater, Yelm; Representatives of: Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis, JBLM / Military, Lacey City Council, Nisqually Tribe, Rainier City Council, Squaxin Island Tribe, Tenino City Council, Thurston County Racial Equity Council, Tumwater City Council, Washington Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families, Washington Dept. of Corrections, Yelm City Council; County Clerk; County Commissioner; County Coroner; County Criminal Justice Regional Program Manager; County District Court; County Juvenile Court Administrator; County Prosecuting Attorney; County Risk Manager; County Sheriff; County Superior Court.
(1) Jon Tunheim, Chair | Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney | Appointed | |
(2) Patrick O'Connor, Vice Chair | Director of Thurston County Public Defense | Appointed | |
(3) Andy Scroggs | Washington Dept. of Corrections | Appointed | |
(4) Carrie Hennen | Director of Thurston County Pretrial Services | Appointed | |
(5) Chief Robert Almada | Municipal Police Chief - Lacey | Appointed | |
(6) Chief Rich Allen | Municipal Police Chief - Olympia | Appointed | |
(7) Chief Trevor Davis | Chief of Thurston County Corrections | Appointed | |
(8) Commissioner Emily Clouse | Thurston County Commissioner (District 3) | Appointed | |
(9) Councilmember Angela Jefferson | Tumwater City Council | Appointed | |
(10) Mayor Dontae Payne | Olympia Mayor | Appointed | |
(11) Councilmember Michael Steadman | Lacey City Council | Appointed | |
(12) Councilmember Terri Kaminski | Yelm City Council | Appointed | |
(13) David Bayne | Director of Thurston County Public Health and Social Services | Appointed | |
(14) Gary Warnock | Thurston County Coroner | Appointed | |
(15) Judge Kalo Wilcox | Thurston County District Court | Appointed | |
(16) Judge Mary Sue Wilson/ Judge John Skinder |
Thurston County Superior Court | Appointed | |
(17) Judge Pam Nogueira | Municipal Court Judge - Olmpia | Appointed | |
(18) Vacant | (Community Based Organization) | ||
(19) Linda Myhre-Enlow | Thurston County Clerk | Appointed | |
(20) Sheriff Derek Sanders | Thurston County Sheriff | Appointed | |
(21) Vacant | (Community Based Organization) | ||
(22) Tammy Devlin | Thurston County Risk Manager | Appointed | |
(23) Ted Bryan | Thurston County Juvenile Court | Appointed | |
(24) Theodore Solonar | JBLM / Military Representative | Appointed |
Contact: Jennica Machado, Economic Development Manager, Commissioners Office, (360) 786-5440, jennica.machado@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee website
Authority: RCW 67.28.1817
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: TBD
Term limits: N/A
Membership: At least two members who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under RCW 67.28.1817; and at least two members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under RCW 67.28.1817. The number of members who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under this chapter shall equal the number of members who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under RCW 67.28.1817. One member shall be an elected official of the municipality who shall serve as chair of the committee.
(1) Annette Pitts | Business Representative (Experience Olympia & Beyond) | ||
(2) Allen T. Pogue | Business Representative (Offut Lake Resort) | ||
(3) Carrie Lerund | Funded Activities Representative (Columbus Park Campground) | ||
(4) Kathy McWaid | Funded Activities Representative (Thurston County Fair Board) | ||
(5) Commissioner Wayne Fournier, Chair | Elected Official |
Contact: Sandra Bush, Thurston County Emergency Services, (360) 704-2784, sandra.bush@co.thurston.wa.us
Contact: Tim Wilson, Noxious Weed Control Coordinator, Public Works, (360) 786-5831, tim.wilson@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Noxious Weed Control Board website
Authority: RCW 17.10.050
Bylaws: Noxious Weed Control Board Rules and Regulations
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 4 years
Term limits: N/A. May serve until reappointment or appointment of successor.
Membership: Five voting members each of whom reside in and represent one of the five county weed districts. Four of the five voting members must be engaged in primary production of agricultural products. One non-voting member shall be the Chief County Extension Agent or extension agent appointed by the Chief County Extension Agent.
(1) Carol Piening, Chair | District 1 | 11/01/2023 | 10/31/2027 |
(2) David Mills, Co-Chair | District 2 | 11/01/2023 | 10/31/2027 |
(3) Paul Thomsen, Co-Chair | District 3 | 11/01/2023 | 10/31/2027 |
(4) Vacant | District 4 | ||
(5) Vacant | District 5 | ||
(6) Stephen Bramwell | WSU Thurston County Extension | Appointed |
Contact: Vanessa Wasman, Pacific Mountain Workforce Consortium, (360) 570-4232
Contact: IPM Coordinator, Public Health and Social Services - Environmental Health, (360) 867-2664, PHSSPollutionPrevention@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Pesticides & Integrated Pest Management website
Authority: Pest and Vegetation Management Policy
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of Health. Vacancies are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Term length: Not specified.
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Up to nine members. Two or three members representing agriculture and two or three members representing environmental interests. Members may also include experts in toxicology and representation from relevant state agencies.
(1) Mark Emrich | Agriculture | Prior to 2000 | N/A |
(2) Jeff Britt | Agriculture | Prior to 2000 | N/A |
(3) Billy Olesen | Agriculture | 01/17/2023 | N/A |
(4) Phyllis Farrell | Environment | 05/10/2016 | N/A |
(5) Scott Morrison | Environment | Prior to 2000 | N/A |
(6) Laurie Gneiding | Environment | 12/12/2023 | N/A |
(7) Matt Johns | General | Prior to 2000 | N/A |
(8) Jack Merrigan | General | Prior to 2000 | N/A |
(9) Doug Karman | General | 05/14/2017 | N/A |
Contact: Ashley Arai, Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED), (360) 786-5476, ashley.arai@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Planning Commission website
Authority: RCW 35.63; Code 2.04
Bylaws: Rules of Procedure
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 4 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Two members nominated by each County Commissioner, with one who resides in that Commissioner's district at the time of appointment. Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliation.
(1) Derek Day, Chair | District 1 | 05/10/2022 | 12/31/2026 |
(2) Daniel Bumbarger | District 1, At-Large | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2025 |
(3) Barry Halverson | District 2 | 01/18/2022 | 01/18/2028 |
(4) Eric Casino | District 2, At-Large | 11/12/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
(5) Joel Hansen, Vice Chair | District 3 | 01/19/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
(6) Sandy Kaiser | District 3 | 12/12/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
(7) Scott Nelson | District 4 | 02/06/2006 | 12/31/2024 |
(8) Bill Fishburn | District 4, At-Large | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2024 |
(9) Kevin Pestinger | District 5 | 06/01/2021 | 12/31/2025 |
(10) Colin Bartlett | District 5, At-Large | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2025 |
Contact: Peri Edmonds, City of Lacey, (360) 486-8704
Contact: Devi Ogden, Racial Equity Program Manager, (360) 786-5440, devi.ogden@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Racial Equity Inclusion Council website
Authority: Resolution 16097
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 3 years
Term limits: 2 terms
Membership: TBD
Contact: Laura Glover, Solid Waste Planner, Public Works, 360-867-2385, laura.glover@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Solid Waste Advisory Committee website
Authority: RCW 70A.205.110 and Thurston County Code 8.22
Bylaws: Solid Waste Advisory Committee bylaws
Appointed by: Statute and the Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 3 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: One county Commissioner or appointee; One elected official or appointee from each of the municipalities participating in the most current solid waste management plan; One member from the Port Commission; one member representing private business; One waste collection/hauling representative; One recycling industry representative; and three citizen representatives, one each from the unincorporated jurisdiction of each Commissioner district to represent a balance of other interests including environment, educational and general public interests.
(1) Commissioner Gary Edwards | Elected Official - Thurston County | 01/2027 | |
(2) Councilmember Lisa Parshley | Elected Official - City of Olympia | 03/2025 | |
(3) Councilmember Nicolas Dunning | Elected Official - City of Lacey | 02//2027 | |
(4) Vacant | Elected Official - City of Rainier | ||
(5) Councilmember Elaine Klamn | Elected Official - City of Tenino | 03/2025 | |
(6) Councilmember Joan Cathey | Elected Official - City of Tumwater | 01/2025 | |
(7) Councilmember Trevor Palmer | Elected Official - City of Yelm | 08/2026 | |
(8) Councilmember Kiersten Presley | Elected Official - Town of Bucoda | 03/2027 | |
(9) Richard Moon | (Resident) Citizen Representative - District 2 | 01/2025 | |
(10) Renee Radcliff Sinclair | (Resident) Citizen Representative - District 3 | 05/2025 | |
(11) Commissioner Amy Evans Harding | (Public Interest Groups) Port of Olympia | 05/2025 | |
(12) David Nightingale, Chair | Business Representative | 02/2025 | |
(13) Arin Robertson | (Waste Management Industry) Waste Collection Representative | 01/2027 | |
(14) Chad Sutter | (Waste Management Industry) Recycling Industry Representative | 08/2026 | |
(15) Greg Schoenbachler, Vice Chair | Agricultural Representative | 08/2026 |
Contact: Rose Enos-Weedmark, Timberland Regional Library, (360) 943-5001
Contact: Chelyn Sowers, TST Program Manager, Public Health and Social Services, (360) 490-7363, tst@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Treatment Sales Tax Advisory Committee website
Authority: Code 5.49
Bylaws: Operating Policies and Procedures
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 3 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Seven to nine members. Members shall have an interest in services and programs for Thurston County residents with mental health or substance abuse issues. Members will have no commitment, investment, obligation, or involvement (financial or otherwise), in any agency contracting with, submitting any proposals to, or is expected to submit any proposals to the Treatment Sales Tax Fund.
(1) Priscilla Terry | 03/2020; 03/2023 | 12/2025 | |
(2) Bob Jones | 04/2019; 05/2022 | 12/2024 | |
(3) Tonia McClanahan | 05/2022 | 12/2024 | |
(4) Sarah DeStasio | 05/2022 | 12/2024 | |
(5) Ali Abid | 03/2023 | 12/2025 | |
(6) Rachel Dreon | 03/2023 | 12/2025 | |
(7) Jennifer Creighton | 01/2024 | 12/2026 | |
(8) Garrett Cady | 01/2024 | 12/2026 | |
(9) Diana Cockrell | 01/2024 | 12/2026 |
Contact: Mark Moffett, Public Health and Social Services, (360) 867-2597, mark.moffett@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Veterans Advisory Board website
Authority: RCW 73.08; Thurston County Code 2.122
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 3 years
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Fifteen members who are veterans and residents of the County. A majority of members must be elected officers or members of nationally recognized veterans' organizations located in Thurston County as evidenced by written notice from the organization.
(1) William Powell | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 10/01/2018; 10/01/2021 | 09/30/2024 |
(2) Liza Narciso | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 08/01/2018; 08/01/2021 | 08/01/2024 |
(3) Griselda Aria | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 05/21/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
(4) Brandon Frawley | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 10/01/2020; 11/21/2023 | 11/21/2026 |
(5) Vacant | 11/01/2024 | ||
(6) Ronda Wilkinson Sutton | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 10/18/2022 | 10/18/2025 |
(7) Kenneth Bourque | Veteran | 10/18/2022 | 12/01/2024 |
(8) Scott Frazier | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 05/02/2023 | 05/02/2026 |
(9) Anthony Moye | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 05/02/2023 | 05/02/2026 |
(10) Thomas Russell-Tutty | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 06/01/2024 | 06/01/2027 |
(11) Mathew Bergendahl | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 06/01/2024 | 06/01/2027 |
(12) Ryan Hickerson | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 06/01/2024 | 06/01/2027 |
(13) Poe Liufau | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 06/01/2024 | 06/01/2027 |
(14) Kris Mathers | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 06/01/2024 | 06/01/2027 |
(15) Kristopher Ottman | Veteran - Nationally recognized organization | 06/01/2024 | 06/01/2027 |
Contact: Andrew Deffobis, Interim Community Planning Manager, Thurston County Community Planning & Economic Development, 360-786-5467, andrew.deffobis@co.thurston.wa.us
Website: Water Resources Advisory Board
Authority: Established by Resolution #TBD (replacing Resolution 9514)
Bylaws: N/A
Appointed by: Board of County Commissioners
Term length: 1-4 years (staggering appointments)
Term limits: N/A
Membership: Two members At-Large nominated by each Commissioner who shall reside or own real property in Thurston County; Two members At-Large selected by the full Board of County Commissioners who may be residents of Thurston County, own real property in Thurston County, or provide specific expertise deemed necessary by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners may accept additional members nominated by indigenous tribes who have usual and accustomed areas within Thurston County or its tidelands.
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