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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032924 - WAcounties Weekly _ March 29_ 2024ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. March 29, 2024 <https://members.wsac.org/emailimages/1705028322790-WACountiesWeekly.png> COUNTY NEWS WSAC Announces Interim Executive Director, Derek Young On Wednesday, March 27th, the Washington State Association of Counties’ (WSAC) Board of Directors selected former Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young as Interim Executive Director. Mr. Young will succeed Eric Johnson, who is stepping down on May 31, 2024. 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