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Rose Intveld
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Rose.Intveld@snoco.org
425-388-6621
Snohomish County Seeks Candidates for Three Open Positions on the Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board
Representatives needed for County Council District 3 and two at-large
MONROE, Wash., September 27, 2023 — The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has three positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area) and two “at-large” or county-wide positions. Applications can be found at: https://www.evergreenfair.org/131/Fair-Advisory-Board
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The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board aids in managing and preserving the largest publicly owned fair in the Pacific Northwest, including advising on:
- Maintaining the county’s ties to its agricultural roots
- Expanding programs for youth and teens
- Supporting local food systems
- Broadening public safety efforts
- Enhancing child-safety programs
- Evaluating budgets
- Reviewing and recommending entertainment
- Initiating innovative programs and projects
- Board members are required to attend monthly meetings, spend a minimum of two hours a day at the 11-day Fair, attend fair ceremonies, dinners, lunches as required and participate in Fair Board sponsored events during Fair.
“Every August, Snohomish County throws an 11-day celebration of community for hundreds of thousands of friends and neighbors,” said Kara Underwood, Division Manager, Snohomish County Parks. “Advisory board members are critical to the success of the 114-year-old fair and the role it plays in connecting communities together.”
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