PSRC welcomed a fantastic group of newly elected councilmembers, mayors and port commissioners from communities around central Puget Sound for a virtual workshop on regional leadership on January 21.
The workshop is hosted every two years to offer new local officials an opportunity to learn more about the Puget Sound Regional Council and how the region works together on key challenges and opportunities.
Josh Brown, PSRC’s Executive Director, set the stage with a presentation on Regionalism in the Puget Sound, giving an overview of some past examples of civic leadership that shaped the trajectory of the region – the World’s Fair in 1962, Forward Thrust, and growth management planning. He highlighted housing as an important focus for regional collaboration going forward.
The new elected officials offered feedback on top issues in their communities.
The workshop also included perspectives from veteran leaders active at PSRC: King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci, PSRC President; Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson, PSRC Vice President; Pierce County Councilmember Ryan Mello, Transportation Policy Board Vice Chair; Renton Councilmember Ed Prince, Growth Management Policy Board Chair; and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, past PSRC President and former growth board chair.
Workshop Links:
PSRC Basics - quick overview
PSRC Handbook- Details on organization, decision-making and public engagement