Washington State Public Works Board

Public Works Board · February 20, 2026

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Opening, roll call and attendance

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Chair (identified in roll call as Vincent McGowan) opened the meeting, called roll and confirmed a quorum. Multiple board members and staff introduced themselves, including Maria Juad (executive director) and several program managers and liaisons.

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The Public Works Board (virtual meeting in Olympia) approved transfers and preconstruction awards, authorized a federal broadband grant cycle pending U.S. Treasury approval, and discussed a proposed comprehensive infrastructure needs assessment, coordination through SYNC, and technical-assistance priorities. Members flagged concerns about hardship scoring and funding caps affecting distressed communities.

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