Press Release

March 01, 2022

Commission to consider candidates for agency director position during upcoming special meetings

OLYMPIA – March 1, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold virtual meetings later this week to conduct interviews for the agency director position.

Members of the public may participate in the meetings remotely – either online or via phone – except during executive sessions. No final action will be taken during the executive sessions.

WHO:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

WHAT:
Director interviews and approval of candidate or candidates to move to next steps in the selection process.

WHEN:
Friday, March 4
7:30 a.m. - Call to order (public meeting)
7:35 a.m. - Executive Session
5:30 p.m. – Adjourn (public meeting)

Saturday, March 5
7:30 a.m. - Call to order (public meeting)
7:35 a.m. - Executive Session
3:00 p.m. – Adjourn (public meeting)

WHERE:
Listen or watch using one of the following phone numbers or web links:

March 4
Call to Order/Roll Call: Attendee Link
Password: WAP@rks2022
Call-in #: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 2451 932 5872

Meeting Adjourn: Attendee Link
Password: WAP@rks2022
Call-in #: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 2466 905 0762

March 5
Call to Order/Roll Call: Attendee Link
Password: WAP@rks2022
Call-in #: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 2458 724 1651

Meeting Adjourn: Attendee Link
Password: WAP@rks2022
Call-in #: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 2458 745 1138

Written public comment will be accepted for the agenda item until 5 p.m. on March 3 by email or mail. Please note the commission will not be taking any oral public comments during the meeting.

Email: Commission@parks.wa.gov
Mail: WSPRC, Attn: Becki Ellison, PO Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504.

News media contact:
Amanda McCarthy, Interim Communications Director
media@parks.wa.gov

About Washington State Parks

The Washington State Park Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.