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Commission seeks nominations for procurement standards board seat formerly held by Larry Turner
Summary
Commissioners asked the public to nominate candidates for the Procurement Standards Board seat previously held by Larry Turner; nominees should have equity experience, and the commission seeks nonstandard candidates to represent justice‑impacted communities.
Commission staff asked commissioners to solicit nominations for the commission’s appointed seat on the Metro Procurement Standards Board. The seat’s incumbent, Larry Turner, is concluding his term and cannot be reappointed because of Metro employment that creates an eligibility conflict.
Staff asked commissioners to use their networks to identify nominees who bring equity experience and, where possible, lived or professional experience with labor or justice‑impacted communities. Daniel (staff) said the commission would like a nominee who can serve a three‑year term beginning when Ternley/Turner’s term expires in October, and Crystal circulated a Word application form for prospective nominees.
Daniel and other staff emphasized the commission’s intent to nominate someone who will “bring some real life experience” to procurement discussions, including subcontracting and contracting barriers that disadvantaged smaller firms in past large contracts. Daniel noted prior procurement debates and described the role as important to how Metro structures contracting and hiring practices.
Ending: Commissioners were asked to forward nominees to staff for the September meeting to enable a potential October start for the appointee.
