OLYMPIA – Feb. 1, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold virtual special meetings later this week to conduct interviews and discuss and consider candidates for the agency director position.
The public may participate in the meetings remotely — either online or via phone — except for the executive sessions.
WHO:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WHAT:
Director interviews and approval of candidate or candidates to move to next steps in the selection process.
WHEN:
Feb. 5
8 a.m. — Call to order (public meeting)
8:15 a.m. to — Executive session to conduct director interviews, pursuant to state law
6:30 p.m.— Adjourn (public meeting)
Feb. 6
8:30 a.m. — Call to order (public meeting)
8:40 a.m. — Executive session to continue conducting interviews, pursuant to state law
5 p.m. — Requested action: Approval of director candidate(s) (public meeting)
6:30 p.m. — Adjourn (public meeting)
WHERE:
Listen or watch using one of the following phone numbers or web links:
Feb. 5 — Call to order
Attendee link
Password: WAP@rks2021
Call-in: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 177 276 5749
Feb. 5 — Meeting adjourn
Attendee link
Password: WAP@rks2021
Call-in: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 177 172 9021
Feb. 6 — Call to order
Attendee link
Password: WAP@rks2021
Call-in: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 177 937 8521
Feb. 6 — Requested action and adjourn
Attendee link
Password: WAP@rks2021
Call-in: (415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700
Access Code: 177 633 9355
A full agenda of the meetings and the action item are available online.
Don Hoch, Washington State Parks’ current director, is retiring next month.
News media contact:
Anna Gill, Communications Director, (360) 902-8562
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About Washington State Parks
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
News release number: 21-006