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Parks Advisory Board
ABOUT THE BOARD
The Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board assists the director of the Division of Parks and Recreation in reviewing and recommending policies related to parks and recreation facilities and operations. Board members also participate in Parks events and assist in promoting park facilities, events, and programs.
The board is composed of eleven members. Five members are appointed from each of the County Council districts and must reside in those districts. Six members serve at large and may reside anywhere in the county. Board members can serve up to three (3) four-year terms. Nominees are recommended by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
REGULAR MEETINGS
- 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, second Tuesday of each month
- Parks Administration Offices (or virtual via Zoom): 6705 Puget Park Drive Snohomish, WA 98296
SCC 2.16.030 established the Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board to assist the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation in reviewing and recommending policies related to Parks and Recreation facilities and operations. Board members also participate in parks events and assist in the promotion of parks facilities, events, and programs. The board is composed of 11 members. Five members represent and are appointed from each of the County Council Districts and shall reside in those districts. Six members serve at large and may reside anywhere in the county. Board members represent a broad range of interests and can serve for up to three four-year terms. Nominees are recommended by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council pursuant to SCC 2.03.040. Contact 425-388-6602 for more information.
See the 2022 Approved Bylaws here.
Criteria used to evaluate potential nomination for a position on the Parks Advisory Board include:
- Community experience
- Working with or membership in one or more community-based non-profit groups
- Experience with a public agency operating public parks
- Participation in Snohomish County Parks including the Evergreen State Fair Park
- History of volunteerism
- Experience in marketing and promotion of parks
- Extra skills that can be applied to assisting parks
Length of Term: Four years
Maximum Consecutive Terms Allowed: Three terms
Total Board Members: 11 members
MEMBERS
2023 Parks Advisory Board Matrix - Updated 01/24/2023
- Council District 1: Vacant
- Council District 2: Carolyn Carlson
- Council District 3: Nicholas Coelho
- Council District 4: David Green
- Council District 5: Stephen Heise
- Chair: Jacob Vail
- Vice Chair: Kevin Cronk
- Recording Secretary: Carolyn Carlson
- David Divoky
- Mike Farrell
- Darrell Olson
- Kevin Cronk
- Jacob Vail
- Douglas Shafer
PARK BOARD OPENINGS
There is 1 opening on the Parks Advisory Board for Council District 1 after June 2023. The position is open until filled. Please see the "How to Apply" tab for instructions on how to apply for this opening. (updated 05/08/2023).
If there are open positions and you are interested in serving on the Parks Advisory Board, please review the information on this webpage and consider attending a Parks Advisory Board meeting before applying.
For instructions and an application, go to the Snohomish County Boards and Commissions webpage.
Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications received will be reviewed when received.
AGENDAS & MINUTES
For agendas and minutes from previous years, please contact Rich Patton at 425.388.6618 or Dave McConnell at 425-388-6627.
Tentative schedule of future agenda items and staff reports from DCNR - Parks Division can be found here Version Options Parks Advisory Board ABOUT THE BOARDMEMBERSPARK BOARD OPENINGSHeadlineAGENDAS & MINUTESCONTACT INFORMATION.
2023 AGENDAS & MINUTES
Meeting Date | Agendas | Minutes |
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01/10/2023 | 01/10/2023 Agenda | 01/10/2023 Minutes |
02/14/2023 | 02/14/2023 Agenda | 02/14/2023 Minutes |
03/14/2023 | 03/14/2023 Agenda | 03/14/2023 Minutes |
04/11/2023 | 04/11/2023 Agenda | 04/11/2023 Minutes |
05/09/2023 | 05/09/2023 Agenda | 05/09/2023 Minutes |
06/13/2023 | 06/13/2023 Agenda | 06/13/2023 Minutes |
07/11/2023 | 07/11/2023 Agenda | 07/11/2023 Minutes |
08/08/2023 | 08/08/2023 Agenda - No Meeting | 08/08/2023 Minutes - No Meeting |
09/12/2023 | 09/12/2023 Agenda - Meeting Canceled | 09/12/2023 Minutes - Meeting Canceled |
09/12/2023 | PAB Fall Tour - Canceled | 09/12/2023 Tour Minutes - Canceled |
10/10/2023 | 10/10/2023 Agenda | 10/10/2023 Minutes |
11/13/2023 | 11/13/2023 Agenda | 11/13/2023 Minutes |
12/12/2023 | 12/12/2023 Agenda | 12/12/2023 Minutes |
2022 AGENDAS & MINUTES
Meeting Date | Agendas | Minutes |
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01/11/2022 Meeting | 01/11/2022 Agenda | 01/11/2022 Minutes |
02/08/2022 Meeting | 02/08/2022 Agenda | 02/08/2022 Minutes |
03/08/2022 Meeting | 03/08/2022 Agenda | 03/08/2022 Minutes |
04/12/2022 Meeting | 04/12/2022 Agenda | 04/12/2022 Minutes |
05/10/2022 Meeting | 05/10/2022 Agenda | 05/10/2022 Minutes |
06/14/2022 Meeting | 06/14/2022 Agenda | 06/14/2022 Minutes |
07/12/2022 Meeting | 07/12/2022 Agenda | 07/12/2022 Minutes |
08/09/2022 Meeting | 08/09/2022 Agenda | 08/09/2022 Minutes |
09/13/2022 Meeting | 09/13/2022 Agenda | 09/13/2022 Minutes |
10/11/2022 Meeting | 10/11/2022 Agenda | 10/11/2022 Minutes |
11/08/2022 Meeting | 11/08/2022 Agenda | 11/08/2022 Minutes |
12/13/2022 Meeting | 12/13/2022 Agenda - No Meeting | 12/13/2022 Minutes -No Meeting |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sharon Swan, Parks Director
Email: sharon.swan@snoco.org
425-388-6616
Rich Patton, Division Manager
Email: Rich.Patton@co.snohomish.wa.us
425.388.6618
Dave McConnell, Associate Park Planner
Email: david.mcconnell@snoco.org
425-388-6627