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Commissioner Mary Himes announces pending departure; seat to be vacated in March
Summary
Commissioner Mary Himes told the Arts Commission she plans to step down and that her resignation will take effect at the end of March; commissioners praised her service and said applications are anticipated.
Commissioner Mary Himes announced she plans to step down from the Oak Harbor Arts Commission, saying she had pushed the effective date to March to allow time for a successor and for continued mentoring. Himes told the commission she first joined the group in 2021 and described her decision to step back as allowing “newer, younger, or broader voices” to participate.
Multiple commissioners thanked Himes for her service and wished her well; commissioners noted she will remain engaged as a community arts participant. Himes also disclosed to the commission that the timing was strategic and that stepping back does not preclude future service.
Meeting minutes and agenda items will list the vacancy and the commission indicated there are community members ready to step into the role. Staff and commissioners discussed recruitment and the timing for filling the seat; no formal appointment was made at the meeting.
