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Bonney Lake names voting delegates to AWC amid debate about representation
Summary
The council approved appointing three voting delegates to the Association of Washington Cities' June business meeting after a discussion about delegate selection and concerns over how member cities are represented at the AWC.
The Bonney Lake City Council agreed to appoint three voting delegates to the Association of Washington Cities' (AWC) annual business meeting on June 25 after discussion about who should serve and how cities are represented at the association.
Clerk read agenda bill AB 2,642, which would appoint three city officials as voting delegates for the 2026 AWC business meeting. Councilmember Baldwin volunteered and moved the motion; other volunteers were named and the motion carried by voice vote. Councilmembers asked staff to submit the city's delegates by June 18.
Several council members said they watch AWC business closely because voting delegates can influence policy positions the association advances to the legislature. Councilmember Baldwin cautioned that delegates should be aware that some AWC actions or staff proposals might not align with Bonney Lake priorities and urged delegates to use discretion when voting.
No changes to the city’s membership were made; the council only selected delegates and instructed staff on administrative steps to finalize registration.
Next steps: staff will submit the delegate list by June 18 and notify the selected council members and alternates.
