Title
Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The General Government Committee recommends approval of the appointments listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve appointment of Heather Walker with a term ending March 31, 2021, and Maurice Major, with a term ending March 31, 2020, to the Heritage Commission to fill vacancies, and approve the reappointments of Sheila Swalling and Katherine Kelly, each with terms ending March 31, 2021.
Report
Issue:
Whether to make the recommended appointments to the Heritage Commission.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The General Government Committee interviewed Heather Walker, and Maurice Major at its March 20, 2018, special meeting and recommends their appointment to fill vacancies on the Heritage Commission. Ms. Walker with a term ending March 31, 2021 and Mr. Major with a term ending March 31, 2020. The Chair of the Heritage Commission joined the General Government Committee for the interview.
The applicants’ applications are attached. The Committee recommends reappointment of current Heritage Commission members Shelia Swalling, and Kat Kelly.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options;
1. Approve the appointments as recommended.
2. Do not approve the appointments and send the issue back to the General Government Committee. This would delay the appointment schedule and leave the Commission not operating at full strength.
Financial Impact:
None
Attachments:
Major Application
Walker Application