Solid Waste Advisory Committee
1 Public Interest Group - Position 2 - vacancy and 1 Waste Industry Group - Position 2
Purpose of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is an advisory body that provides input pertaining to the management of solid waste and environmental issues. The committee recommends policy and provides oversight in both the City and the County of Spokane.
Meeting Information
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at the Waste-to-Energy admin office from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Member Specifications
Members: 15
Term: 4 years
Details: Three citizens at-large, three business representatives, three representatives from the waste management industry, three local elected officials, and three representatives from public interest groups.
| Public Officials Group |
Term |
District |
| Spokane County Commissioner, Todd Mielke |
01/11/11 - 12/31/12 |
Position 1 |
| Spokane Valley Council, Gary Schimmels |
01/01/10 - 01/01/14 |
Position 2 |
| Spokane City Council, Richard Rush |
05/20/08 - 12/31/11 |
Position 3 |
| Public Interest Group |
Term |
District |
| VACANT |
|
Position 1 |
| Cheryl Davis |
08/12/08 - 08/12/12 |
Position 2 |
| Thomas Spink |
11/03/09 - 11/03/13 |
Position 3 |
| Waste Industry Group |
Term |
District |
| Dave Alvarado |
07/12/10 - 07/12/13 |
Position 1 |
| VACANT |
03/03/09 - 03/13/13 |
Position 2 |
| Bob Evans |
11/10/09 - 11/10/13 |
Position 3 |
| Business Group |
Term |
District |
| Michael Gonnella |
11/30/10 - 12/31/14 |
Position 1 |
| Shannon Gauthier |
05/18/10 - 05/18/14 |
Position 2 |
| Clyde Hasse |
01/28/11 - 12/31/14 |
Position 3 |
| Citizens At-Large Group |
Term |
District |
| VACANT |
06/19/07 - 06/19/11 |
Position 1 |
| Leonard Christian |
06/07/11 - 06/07/15 |
Position 2 |
| Margaret Jones |
02/17/09 - 02/17/13 |
Position 3 |
Responsibilities/Time Commitment
Responsibilities include providing feedback to the City and County on proposed council actions involving solid waste issues. Committee assists the City and the County in the development of solid waste programs and policies.
Spokane County Code/WAC & RCW References
State RCW 70.95.167
Contact Information
Bill Wedlake
(509) 477-7281
wwedlake@spokanecounty.org