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Solid Waste Advisory Committee

1 Business Group - Position 1 Vacancy; 1 Business Group - Position 2 Vacancy and 1 Waste Industry Group - Position 3 Vacancy

Purpose of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is an advisory body that provides input pertaining to the management of solid waste and environmental issues. The committee recommends policy and provides oversight in both the City and the County of Spokane.

Meeting Information

 Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at the Waste-to-Energy admin office from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Member Specifications

Members: 16

Term: 4 years

Details: Three citizens at-large, three business representatives, three representatives from the waste management industry, three local elected officials, and three representatives from public interest groups.

Public Officials Group Term District
Spokane County Commissioner, Bonnie Mager 03/06/07 - 12/31/10 Position 1
Spokane Valley Council, Dick Denenny 07/15/08 - 01/16/11 Position 2
Spokane City Council, Richard Rush 05/20/08 - 12/31/11 Position 3

 

Public Interest Group Term District
Thomas Flanagan 06/05/07 - 06/05/11 Position 1
Cheryl Davis 08/12/08 - 08/12/12 Position 2
Thomas Spink 11/03/09 - 11/03/13  Position 3

 

Waste Industry Group Term District
Dave Alvarado 07/12/05 - 07/12/09 Position 1
Ken Gimpel 03/03/09 - 03/13/13 Position 2
Vacant   Position 3
Mike Noder 07/12/05 - 07/12/09 Position 4

 

Business Group Term District
Vacant   Position 1
Vacant   Position 2
Clyde Hasse 11/28/06 - 11/28/10 Position 3

  

Citizens At-Large Group Term District
Sheila Pachernegg 06/19/07 - 06/19/11 Position 1
KC Traver 03/27/07 - 03/27/11 Position 2
Margaret Jones 02/17/09 - 02/17/13 Position 3

 

Responsibilities/Time Commitment

Responsibilities include providing feedback to the City and County on proposed council actions involving solid waste issues. Committee assists the City and the County in the development of solid waste programs and policies.

Spokane County Code/WAC & RCW References

State RCW 70.95.167

Contact Information

Bill Wedlake
(509) 477-7281