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Senate confirms nominees to community-college and trustee boards

Washington State Senate · February 6, 2026

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Summary

On Feb. 5, 2026, the Washington State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointees to local college and community college boards: Jeffrey P. Fairchild (Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees), Randall Scott (Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees) and Anna M. Franklin (Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees).

The Washington State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointments during its Feb. 5, 2026 session.

Jeffrey P. Fairchild (Appointment 9036) was confirmed for the Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees after Senator Shoemake introduced the nomination and provided supporting remarks about Fairchild's legal background and community involvement. The roll call was recorded and the nominee was confirmed.

Randall Scott (Appointment 9037) was confirmed to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees after Senator Dhingra offered remarks highlighting Scott's experience (including firefighting service and community leadership). The body recorded a roll-call vote and confirmed the nominee.

Anna M. Franklin (Appointment 9081) was confirmed to the Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees following remarks from Senator Holy summarizing her education and public-service credentials; the roll call confirmed the appointment.

Procedural notes: All three confirmations were made by roll call on the floor. The nominations were submitted by Governor Jay Inslee and read into the record before motions to refer or confirm were moved and adopted.