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Committees and Commisions

Forks Park Board

Dan Kousbaugh: Chairperson 360-374-5720

The Forks Park Board is responsible, primarily, for planning and development of facilities at Tillicum Park. In addition, the board may direct planning efforts on other city-owned properties such as the "Triangle", Ford Park Community Park, Calawah Boat Launch.

The board may have up to seven members (its current number is four). Terms are for two years, and appointments are made by the mayor and city council.

Current board members are:
Dan Kousbaugh, Diane Gaydeski, Dave Cole, and Bruce Guckenberg.

Persons interested in serving on this board may contact Dan Kousbaugh (360-374-5720) and submit a letter indicating their interest.


Forks Economic Development Steering Committee

Nedra Reed: Chairperson

The Forks Economic Development Steering Committee is an advisory committee to the Forks City Council on economic development matters. It consists of seven members appointed by the mayor and city council. It is responsible for developing and implementing an economic development work plan.

Current Committee Members:
Dan Leinan, Bill Peach, Nedra Reed, Marcia Bingham, Ed Murphy, Katie Krueger and Tim Fletcher.


Events Committee

Pat Soderlind: Event Coordinator

The Event Committee is an advisory committee to the City Event Coordinator, the Mayor and/or the City Council. The committee consist of nine members appointed by the Mayor. A The responsibilities of the committee are to provide advice and assistance as the need arises regarding the developing, marketing, implementing and assessing of new events to the Coordinator, Mayor and City Council.Current Committee Members:

Forks Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Leppell - West End Business and Professional Association
Bruce Thomas - Quillayute Valley School District
Bob Kilmer - Committee Member
Bruce Guckenberg - Park Board Member
Tod Horton - West End Youth League
Karsten Boysten - Quileute Tribe
Christi Baron - Forks Community
Kass McCormick - Forks Forum


Forks Civil Service Commission


Current Commission Members:

Keith Windle,  Tom Wells, De Ann Horton (secretary).
Meetings:  Quarterly: 2nd Monday at 7:00 PM - City Hall


Forks Planning Commission

Rod Fleck: Attorney/Planner
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Forks Planning Commission meetings are held in the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The commission consists of five members appointed by the mayor and the city council.
Current Commission Members:

Richard Miller, Warren Brown, Kris Northcut, Gerald Ballard and Cathy Baker.


Quillayute Airport Advisory Committee

Committee Vacancy - there are currently 4 vacant positions.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each Month. The Committee is an advisory committee to the City Council, created to address matters dealing with Quillayute Airport planning, development, operations, etc.

Current Committee MembersVacant - (Co Chair) | Business Community
Vacant - (Co Chair) | Quillayute Airport Area Resident
Clint Burke (Alternate) | Quillayute Airport Area Resident
Dave Robinson | Forks City Resident
Vacant (Alternate) | Forks City Resident
Gary Jennings | Currently Licensed Pilot
Aaron Beckord (Alternate) | Currently Licensed Pilot
Artie Anderson | City Council
Bruce Guckenberg (Alternate) | City Council
Cheri Fleck (Alternate) | Business Owner
Walter Jackson | Quileute Tribe
Vacant (Alternate) | Quileute Tribe
Rod Fleck Airport Manager | City Staff