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File #: 26-0240    Version: 1
Type: decision Status: Consent Calendar
File created: 3/19/2026 In control: City Council
Agenda date: 3/24/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of Individuals for Reappointment to Council Appointed Advisory Bodies
Title
Approval of Individuals for Reappointment to Council Appointed Advisory Bodies

Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee

City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve individuals for reappointment to Council Appointed Advisory Bodies

Report
Issue:
Whether to approve individuals for reappointment to Council Appointed Advisory Bodies

Staff Contact:
Stacey Ray, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8046

Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item

Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council for appointments to the City's advisory bodies. Current members in good standing whose terms are set to expire may request reappointment for another term, up to a maximum of three full terms, or nine years.

Allowing members to serve multiple terms benefits the advisory bodies and City through the members' gained experience and historical knowledge of the projects and work of their respective advisory bodies. It also provides additional support for helping to welcome and onboard new members joining advisory bodies.

Staff recommend the following individuals for reappointment to their respective advisory bodies for another 3-year term:
* Arts Commission: Kathryn Dorgan, Coral Garey, Katherine Ransom
* Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Travis Millar
* Cultural Access Program Advisory Board: Melissa Meade
* Design Review Board: Virginia Sorrells, Bassim Kreem
* Heritage Commission: Mark Shepard, G Stedman
* Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Theresa Thorning
* OMPD Advisory Committee: Randy Gunderson, Caroline Mellor
* Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Meg Jones, Caroline Mellor
* Planning Commission: Aaron Sauerhoff
* Social Justice and Equity Commission: Kevin Mattison, Caesar Plasencia
* Utility Advisory Committee: Ben Gossett, Kathryn Walton-Elliott, Donald Krug

The purpose of this agenda item...

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