NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER
Date Posted: May 28, 2026
Location of Posting: Port of Port Angeles Website, Port Angeles Library, Peninsula Daily News
Length of Posting: 15 Calendar Days (May 28, 2026 – June 12, 2026)
Application Deadline: June 12, 2026, @ 5:00 p.m. via email to jennar@portofpa.com
Position: Port of Port Angeles District 2 Commissioner
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy exists on the Port of Port Angeles Board of Commissioners for the District 2 position. In accordance with RCW 42.12.080, the remaining members of the Port Commission shall appoint a successor to serve until a qualified individual is elected at the forthcoming general municipal election scheduled for November 2027. Three individuals submitted their applications for appointment in the first call for applicants (referred to as nominees pursuant to RCW 42.12.080) were announced during the Commission’s public meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Nominee Name(s): Tom Swanson; Kelly Kidwell, Marc Abshire
Second Call for Applicants: The second call for applicants/nominees is now open from May 28-June 12, 2026. To be eligible, a candidate must be a resident and registered voter of Port District 2. Each applicant must complete an application package found on the Port’s website (https://portofpa.com – Main Page). All applications and resumes must be submitted via email to the Clerk to the Board, Jenna Riley, at jennar@portofpa.com, no later than June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Application Package – Click to Download
Commission Vacancy Appointment Process Timeline & Official Notice of Vacancy
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