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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2022
John Mauro, City Manager
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FORT WORDEN PUBLIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PDA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Two members of the seven -member board have fulfilled the durations of their terms; applicants will be
screened by a Nomination Committee including the City, PDA and Washington State Parks
PORT TOWNSEND —The City of Port Townsend invites applications and reap pIications for the Fort
Worden Public Development Authority (PDA) Board of Directors. The City of Port Townsend established
the Fort Worden Public Development Authority (PDA) to manage, promote, develop, secure funding,
and enhance the Fort Worden State Park and establish a Lifelong Learning Center at the park as
envisioned by the 2008 Fort Worden Long -Range Plan. The PDA leases and manages a large section of
Fort Worden State Park.
The Mayor of Port Townsend, with the concurrence of the City Council, appoints the members of the
PDA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors overseas the PDA activities and establishes and
implements PDA policy. The Board of Directors also appoints the Executive Director who manages the
day-to-day affairs of the PDA. The size of the PDA board is between seven and eleven members.
The City is seeking individuals to serve as board members for 3 -year terms. For more information on
Board of Directors responsibilities, please see the on the City website at:
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Mayor David Faber says, "The success of the Fort Worden PDA is fundamental to the success of our
community. Since their recent appointment, the new Board of Directors has made significant progress
in stabilizing and strengthening Fort Worden. I thank those two members whose terms have been
completed, encourage them to reapply, and also encourage others to apply."
The 2008 Fort Warden Long -Range Pian can be found here:
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The Port Townsend Municipal Code Section regarding the PDA can be found here:
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