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Tacoma: Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Appointed to Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board
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~ Tacoma City Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh has been appointed to the Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board, according to a press release from the Association of Washington Cities. The Board, established in 1971, is responsible for hearing and deciding appeals of shoreline building and construction permits and penalty orders issued by local or state government agencies.

Rumbaugh, who represents Tacoma's District 2 on the City Council, brings a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and public participation in land use decisions to her new role. Her district includes the Port of Tacoma and surrounding commercial and residential areas.

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"I'm honored to serve on this statewide board and advocate for the best use of our public waterways," said Rumbaugh. "My goal is to protect the natural beauty of our shorelines while fully and fairly applying the law in each matter."

The Shorelines Hearings Board consists of six members, including three from the Pollution Control Hearings Board, one from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, one representing Washington counties, and now Rumbaugh representing Tacoma. This appointment reflects the City Council's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible land use planning.

More information on the Shorelines Hearings Board can be found on their website.

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