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Candidate interviews held for Mason County Housing Authority openings; commissioners to decide next week
Summary
Three candidates interviewed for two vacancies on the Housing Authority advisory board; commissioners praised one candidate’s retail leadership and community service background and said they will make appointments within two weeks.
Three candidates appeared before the Board of County Commissioners to interview for two openings on the Mason County Housing Authority advisory board. Commissioners said they would evaluate candidates and notify selections in the coming weeks.
The candidate identified in the transcript as Sandra told commissioners she had prepared by reading RCW 35.82, related bylaws and policies and saw the board’s function as supporting “adequate housing, affordable housing opportunities for all economic segments,” including people experiencing homelessness and special needs. Sandra said she had no conflicts of interest and emphasized experience helping employees at Whole Foods Market access housing and social services while she was an executive there.
Commissioners asked practical questions about meeting times and commitment; Sandra said the third-Wednesday 2:30 p.m. meeting time was “doable” and that, as a retiree, she could participate. Commissioners each offered one-word attributes they wanted in a board member — words used in the transcript included “effective” and “respectful” — and thanked candidates for their interest.
County staff said there were three strong candidates and confirmed there are two appointments to make; the board planned to notify candidates within the next couple of weeks. No formal appointment motion was recorded in the meeting transcript.
