Meet Issaquah’s board, commission appointees
May 1, 2012
By Staff
City leaders appointed a group of civic-minded citizens to boards and commissions April 16.
Arts Commission
Commissioners work to increase awareness and enjoyment of performing and visual arts.
Appointees
- Heinrich Montana
- Joan Probala
- Teesha Moore
- Ki Lan Black
- Jamie Bott
Cable TV Commission
Commissioners regulate and oversee the operation of the cable television system in Issaquah.
Appointees
- Edward Authier
- Robert Stephens
- Stacy Houlihan
Civil Service Commission
Commissioners administer a Civil Service System for some Issaquah Police Department employees.
Appointee
- David Bush
Development Commission
Commissioners review site-development and sign permits for large projects.
Appointees
- Melvin Morgan Jr.
- Carl Swedberg
- Mark Rigos
- Richard Sowa
- Sarita Sharma
Economic Vitality Commission
The just-established committee is focused on retention of businesses and attracting additional businesses to the city.
Appointees
- Kristi Tripple
- Peter Kahn
- Karl Leigh
- Susan Gillespie
- John Traeger
- Vicki Orrico
- Matthew Bott
- Christine Kipp
- Alan Finkelsten
- Richard Gabel
- Todd Wyatt
- Tim Diller
Human Services Commission
Commissioners advise the city administration about human services planning and funding.
Appointees
- Molly Mullen
- Sarita Sharma
- Patricia Filley
Library Board
The board serves as a liaison between the city and the King County Library System.
Appointees
- Athena Kennedy
- Max Drewel
- Barbara Extract
- Stacy Houlihan
Park Board
The board guides municipal parks and recreation planning, maintenance and programs.
Appointees
- Joe Frauenheim
- Marilyn LaCelle
- Bradley Book
Planning Policy Commission
Commissioners shape long-term land-use plans and review key growth documents.
Appointees
- Chantal Stevens
- Raymond Extract
- TJ Filley
- Peggy Dreisinger
River & Streams Board
The board works to protect, preserve and enhance water quality in city creeks and waterways.
Appointees
- Janet Wall
- Rory Galloway
- Athena Kennedy
- Richard Sowa
Sister Cities Commission
Commissioners foster relationships among Issaquah and sister cities Chefchaouen, Morocco, and Sunndal, Norway.
Appointees
- Ruben Nieto
- Robin Kelley
- Othmane Rahmouni
- Simona Trakiyska
- Tim Baynes
- Lee Walton
- Wendy Kelly
Urban Village Development Commission
Commissioners oversee large-scale projects in the Issaquah Highlands and Talus urban villages.
Appointees
- Jitendra Vats
- Stefanie Preston
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