Commissioners

Three commissioners, individually elected in the areas of Port Angeles, Sequim and the West End of Clallam County, each serve six-year terms. Port commissioners work closely with the community and the Port of Port Angeles staff to establish Port policy.

To learn about how the commission works, see Commission Procedures.

Meet the Commissioners

John Calhoun

John Calhoun represents District 3 (west) and has served as a Port Commissioner since January 2004.

Commissioner Calhoun has extensive background in various aspects of land and aquatic land management, including sales, leasing and capital projects. He previously served 28 years with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 13 of those years as Olympic Region Manager. Active in his hometown of Forks, WA, as well as in Clallam County, Commissioner Calhoun has chaired numerous school levy and bond issue committees, served on the United Way of Clallam County Board, on the Board of Directors for the Forks Chamber of Commerce and he currently administers a privately funded scholarship for graduating Forks High School students who wish to study natural resources. Commissioner Calhoun is an active member of the Forks Lions Club, West End Business and Professional Association and the Society of American Foresters.

In addition to his extensive work experience, Commissioner Calhoun holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Management from Humboldt State.

James D. Hallett

  James D. Hallett represents District 2 (central) and has served as a Port Commissioner since January 2012.

Paul L. McHugh

Paul L. McHugh represents District 1 (east) and has served as a Port Commissioner since January 2012.