Hutsell steps down as chair of Public Works Board
Last updated 1/14/2021 at 11:01am
OLYMPIA-Lincoln County commissioner Scott Hutsell announced he was stepping down as chair of the Washington State Public Works Board on Jan. 4. He will be replaced as chair by Kathryn Gardow.
Hutsell joined the board as an elected county representative in 2012 and was appointed chair by Gov. Jay Inslee in 2017.
"This is a bittersweet day for me and, while the struggle to regain Public Works Board dedicated revenues remains, I believe that public infrastructure is being recognized once again as the backbone of sustained economic recovery and growth," Hustell said. "The Governor's proposed budget is what I hope to be the first of many wins for the board and the state in coming years."
Inslee has proposed a $160 million biennial budget for Public Works Board Traditional Programs and an additional $45 million for the Public Works Board Broadband Program.
"On behalf of all the Commerce team members who have worked with Scott during his tenure on the board, we commend his tireless commitment to promote vital public infrastructure investments that strengthen communities throughout the state," Commerce Director Lisa Brown said.
Hutsell remains in his role as county commissioner of District 2, a position he has held since 2009.
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