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Island County introduces new staff and recognizes longtime employees
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Summary
Island County commissioners introduced several new hires — including a solid‑waste accounting coordinator, a public‑works laborer, a recovery navigator and a plans examiner — and recognized employees for long service and a Master Municipal Clerk designation.
The Island County Board of Commissioners used its Feb. 10 session to introduce new employees and honor long‑serving staff.
Markelle Eggleston introduced JT Nelson as the county's new solid waste accounting coordinator, citing his experience in accounting, grants and budget work. Chris Currier introduced Blake Josted as a new laborer at the Camano Road Shop in Island County Public Works, noting Josted's six years of military service and CDL qualification. Bill Larson introduced Grace Polanco as a new Recovery Navigator (case manager), describing her prior work with Mary's Place in Seattle, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and Clarus Health's medical mobile unit. Tamara Patterson introduced Tim Wilson as the Camano plans examiner and building inspector.
Jamie Hamilton recognized Michelle for 25 years of service with Island County, including 13 years in the superior court clerk's office and later in public health and food‑safety work. The chair also recognized Jennifer Rolle for earning the Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks; the chair noted Rolle joined the county in 2019 and completed the certification pathway.
Speakers emphasized staff experience and community service; no formal decisions or budget items related to hiring were discussed in the public session.
Those introduced and recognized were welcomed to remain for the rest of the short meeting.
