Resolution 1196RESOLUTION NO. 1196
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON REGARDING THE
DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY, REGION X
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a critical role in maintaining
our environmental quality, from clean air to storm water, from global climate
change to public education; and
WHEREAS, with the new President Obama administration, new leadership is being appointed
to positions throughout the EPA under the direction of Administrator Lisa
Jackson; and
WHEREAS, the EPA Region X Director position is currently vacant, which covers
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and the native tribes, and is set to be
appointed in the immediate future by President Obama; and
WHEREAS, having a Region X director with intimate, personal knowledge of Snohomish
County is critically important to the City of Edmonds; and
WHEREAS, County Councilman Dave Somers has served two terms on the Snohomish
County Council with distinction, including in a leadership role as Council Chair,
and in multiple leadership roles regarding maintaining environmental quality,
strengthening regional planning, and developing the highest standards for smart
growth strategies in Snohomish County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edmonds City Council hereby recommends
Snohomish County Councilman Dave Somers for the position of Director,
Environmental Protection Agency, Region X.
DATED this 3rd day of March, 2009.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 02/27/2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 03/03/2009
RESOLUTION NO. 1196