Title
Approval of Appointments to the Heritage Commission to Fill Vacancies
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The General Government Committee recommends approval of the appointments listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve appointment of Stephen Austin, with a term ending March 31, 2018, and Suzanna Pratt, with a term ending March 31, 2018, to the Heritage Commission to fill vacancies, and approve the reappointments of Benjamin Helle, Rachel Newmann, Holly Davies and Tamara Hayes, each with terms ending March 3, 2020.
Report
Issue:
Whether to make the recommended appointments.
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 Mr. Austin and Ms. Pratt at its March 6, 2017, meeting and recommends their appointments to fill vacancies on the Heritage Commission, each with terms ending March 31, 2018.
The applicants’ applications and Ms. Pratt’s resume are attached. The Committee also recommends the reappointments of current Heritage Commission members Benjamin Helle, Rachel Newmann, Holly Davies and Tamara Hayes.
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:
Austin Application
Pratt Application
Pratt Resume