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Washington County coordinating committee fills several regional committee seats, names Emtek representative
Summary
At its Oct. 13 meeting the Washington County Coordinating Committee approved multiple nominations: Jen Klotz to the Region 1 ACT business seat, Ikeng Hu (Tigard) to the Region 1 ACT city seat, Mayor Bubenik as the JPAAC alternate, and Eric Rutledge (primary) and Sambo (alternate) as Emtek representatives.
The Washington County Coordinating Committee on Oct. 13 filled several regional committee seats and approved nominees to represent Washington County cities on regional bodies.
Votes at a glance - Approve July 14 meeting summary: motion to approve the meeting summary passed; one abstention recorded in the meeting transcript (member noted they were not present for the prior meeting). - Region 1 ACT (business seat): The committee approved the nomination of Jennifer (Jen) Klotz to the Region 1 ACT business seat to fill the vacancy created by Kristen Leitner's departure. Rob Harris, speaking for Mayor Pace, nominated Klotz; Mayor Wenzel seconded and the motion passed. - Region 1 ACT (city seat): Tigard nominated Ikeng Hu to retain a city seat associated with Tigard; Mayor Pro Tem Wolf moved the nomination and the motion passed after a second and voice vote. - JPAAC alternate: The group nominated Mayor Bubenik (alternate) to fill the remainder of a term previously held by former mayor Lube; the motion passed unanimously. - Emtek representative (primary and alternate): The committee voted to appoint Eric Rutledge as the primary Emtek representative and appointed Sambo (Tigard) as the alternate after a second. The committee confirmed both appointments by voice vote.
Why it matters: These regional bodies advise on transit/project funding and regional coordination; selecting representatives determines who carries the committee—s positions into regional deliberations.
Process notes Committee members discussed whether nominees should be aligned to specific staff roles to improve information flow between WCCC and regional boards but agreed to the appointments and asked staff to improve coordination between committees and nominated representatives. Several cities— staff and elected officials participating in the meeting confirmed the nominees were willing to serve.
Ending The committee completed its slate of nominations and will forward the appointments and alternates to the receiving bodies as required. Members asked staff to consider improved channels for passing WCCC priorities to regional boards when votes are imminent.
