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August 12,2024
Brenda S.Johnson, Ph.D.
158 Disney Road
Nordland, WA 98358
Dear Dr. Brenda Johnson,
On August 12,2024 the Board of County Commissioners were pleased to reappoint you to the Jefferson County
Marine Resources Committee.Your term will expire on August 12,2028.
Katie Kowal is your contact for the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee regarding meeting dates and times.
If you have any questions,please contact her at(360)379-5610 ext.230 or email at kkowal@co.jefferson.wa.us.
Washington State has mandated Open Public Meetings Act and Open Public Records Act training for government staff
and officials.Newly elected or reappointed members of Jefferson County Advisory Boards and Commissions are also
required to take this training. Please use this link to access the MANDATORY training:
http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/289/Open-Government-Training(press the control button+left click on the mouse).
(Username and Password is:public)Alternatively,you can go to the County's website homepage at
www.co.iefferson.wa.us click on"How Do I . . ."and click on"Open Government Training"under the`Find' section.
Note that there are also Records Management and Retention trainings that we ask that you also take.
Once you have completed each training,please print and sign a certificate.The County will need a copy of your
certificate to show that you have completed each course. Please mail or email to the following address:
Jefferson County Commissioner's Office
Attention: Wendy Housekeeper
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend,WA 98368
whousekeeper@co.jefferson.wa.us
You have 90 days from your reappointment date to complete this training. You must complete the training every 4
years. If you serve on more than one advisory board you only need to complete the training once and provide one copy
of your signed certificate.
We feel certain you will make a worthwhile contribution in this service to the community and we appreciate your
willingness to devote time to this Board.
Sincerely,
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Kate Dean,Chair
Cc:Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee
Phone(360) 385-9100 Fax (360) 385-9382 jeffhocc@cojefferson.wa.us
Brenda S. Johnson, Ph.D.
158 Disney Road
Nordland, WA 98358
bsjohnsonl @icloud.corrt
530-771-7756
July 23, 2024
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Board of County Commissioners,
I have been honored these last four years to serve as a member of the Jefferson MRC
and I would like to continue in this role. I understand that my term will officially expire in
August. Please consider this letter my formal application for a second term.
I have contributed to the mission of the MRC in a number of ways. I have
enthusiastically participated in all MRC activities, and have enjoyed, during some years,
leading both the MRC and its Education and Outreach Team. I spearheaded a new
speaker series in collaboration with Port Townsend Marine Science Center. My science
background has helped to inform and further develop some of our projects, in particular
bull kelp monitoring, Olympia oyster restoration, rain garden stewardship, and shoreline
landowner education. I have also worked with the NW Straits Commission at a broad
level to provide all MRC members a solid scientific foundation on emerging issues, such
as climate change.
I greatly appreciate your consideration of my reinstatement, and I look forward to serving
Jefferson County and the NW Straits Marine Conservation Initiative for another term.
Please let me know if you would like more information.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Brenda Johnson
Consent Agenda
Commissioners Office
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Wendy Housekeeper, Executive Assistant
DATE: August 12, 2024
SUBJ ECT: ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP re: Jefferson County Marine
Resources Committee; (1) Appointment for Local Youth; Akcyla Bchrenfeld;
(1) Reappointment for District 2 —Chair; Dr. Brenda Johnson; (1) Resignation
for District 3; Joanic Hcndricks
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
In July, 2024, an application was received for the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) in
response to advertising efforts. Akeyla Behrenfeld applied for the four(4) year term Local Youth position.
On July 23, 2024, a letter was sent to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners regarding Dr. Brenda
Johnson's desire to be reappointed for another four(4)year term in the District 2 position.
On July 29, 2024, a letter was sent to Katie Kowal, Lead Coordinator for MRC, regarding the resignation of
Joanie Hendricks as a District 3 representative,effective September 8, 2024.
ANALYSIS:
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioner's approve the following membership
changes:
1. Akeyla Bchrenfeld—Appointment for Local Youth position beginning on August 12, 2024. Serving a
four(4)year term to expire on August 12, 2028
2. Dr. Brenda Johnson— Reappointment for District 2 Chair position beginning on August 12, 2024.
Serving a four(4)year term to expire on August 12, 2028
3. Joanic Hendricks— Resignation from District 3 position effective September 8, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the letters for the membership of the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee:
1. Akeyla Behrenfeld— Appointment for Local Youth
2. Dr. Brenda Johnson—Reappointment for District 2 Chair
3. Joanic Hendricks—Resignation from District 3
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCaul , County Administrator Dat