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Senate confirms three gubernatorial appointees to community college boards
Summary
On Feb. 11 the Washington State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointees — Carrie Heaton to Peninsula College, Rebecca Chan to Shoreline Community College, and Bethany J. Martinez to Big Bend Community College — by roll-call votes; each nominee received majority support.
The Washington State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointees to community college boards during its Feb. 11 session.
Carrie Heaton (appointment no. 9193) was confirmed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees after Senator Chapman moved her confirmation and described Heaton as a community leader and volunteer who would "do a great job leading the college." The roll call produced "47 aye, 2 absent," and the Secretary announced that, having received a constitutional majority, the appointment was confirmed.
Rebecca A. Chan (appointment no. 9040) was confirmed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees. Senator Solomon recited Chan’s education and finance background and urged support. The roll call returned "49 ayes, 0 nays," and the Secretary announced Chan’s confirmation.
Bethany J. Martinez (appointment no. 9045) was confirmed to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees. Senator Warnock moved Martinez’s confirmation, outlining her degrees and work directing multilingual and multicultural services; the roll call showed "49 ayes, 0 nays," confirming the appointment.
Each confirmation was moved formally and decided by roll-call vote. The Senate then recessed for caucus until 1:00 p.m.
Details recorded in the chamber identify the appointing authority as Governor Jay Inslee. No dissenting debate on the nominations was recorded during the session minutes presented in the transcript.
