Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee reviews and recommends regional policies and plans, other than transit and water quality plans, approved through a work program for the committee.

Issues that may be referred to the Committee or be the subject of the committee's policy development include public health, human services, open space, housing, solid waste management, regional services financial policies, criminal justice, jails and district court services, and the siting of regional facilities.

This Committee may also consider issues relating to major regional governance transition and consolidation, particularly those involving potential changes in organization and responsibilities with other county, city, or regional organizations.

Meeting Time: Second Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.

Chair: Pete von Reichbauer
Vice Chair: Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis
County Council Members: Larry Gossett,  Kathy Lambert
Alternate: Joe McDermott

Sound Cities Association Appointees:
Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis
Federal Way Councilmember Dini Duclos
Shoreline Councilmember Will Hall
Woodinville Mayor Bernie Talmas 

Alternates:  
Bellevue City Councilmember John Stokes
Kent City Council President Dennis Higgins


City of Seattle Members:
Councilmember Sally Clark
Councilmember Mike O'Brien
Alternate: Councilmember Jean Godden