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Highline board debates liaison roles, legislative priorities and communications after press-release confusion
Summary
Directors reviewed liaison roles for CFAC, capital projects, WIAA, foundation, forum and legislative representation; they debated whether liaisons should be one or two people, timing of legislative reps, OPMA limits, and improved communications after a press-release omission created confusion about literacy being a board priority.
President Alvarez opened a long discussion on director liaison roles and read the liaison list to the board. Multiple directors praised CFAC and Capital Projects Oversight Committee for detailed, community-facing review of bond and project work; staff warned those bodies bring recommendations to the board but do not make final decisions.
The Highline Forum drew particular attention because, while nonbinding, the forum sometimes seeks a consensus position that community members expect the district to adopt. Directors worried a liaison’s expression…
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