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Senate confirms Casey Sixkiller as Ecology director
Summary
The Senate confirmed Casey Sixkiller (gubernatorial appointment no. 9224) as director of the Department of Ecology by a recorded vote of 49-0.
The Washington State Senate on March 3 confirmed Casey Sixkiller as director of the Department of Ecology (gubernatorial appointment no. 9224). The confirmation was approved on a recorded roll call reported as 49 ayes and 0 nays.
Senator Shoemake (floor mover) and other members praised Sixkiller's collaborative approach and experience working with tribes, farmers, and local leaders. Supporters noted his work on flooding, cleanup, and multi-stakeholder programs such as Floodplains by Design, and commended the governor for appointing an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation to the post.
The roll call recorded unanimous support; the secretary announced the confirmation and the presiding officer declared Sixkiller confirmed as director of the Department of Ecology.
Ending note: Senators who spoke during the confirmation emphasized the importance of collaboration between state and federal partners and tribal governments on complex environmental and cleanup work.
