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PORTANGELES321 East Fifth Street
WASH I N G T' O N , U . S . Port Angeles, WA 98362
April 26, 2022
Honorable Frances Charles
2851 Lower Elwha Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Via email and USPS
RE: Consultation with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Regarding Public Safety Advisory Board
Positions Held for Tribal Representatives
Dear Chairwoman Charles:
The City Council is currently filling positions for vacant spots on the Public Safety Advisory
Board (PSAB). Currently we have one open position on the PSAB reserved for an enrolled
Tribal representative. Jesse Charles is filling this seat, but due to his schedule is stepping
down. He is staying on the Board until the he can have someone fill his seat and will step down,
once a replacement is found.
On April 20, 2022 the PSAB met and discussed the qualifications of the two applicants applying
for the Tribal representative positions, Glen Roggenbuck and Rochelle Blankenship (applications
attached to email to Tribe.) During their meeting on April 20, 2022 the Board recommended the
following individuals fill the vacant seats:
• Glen Roggenbuck-per written recommendation from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
• Rochelle Blankenship-to replace Jesse Charles per Mr. Charles decision to step down.
The following provides City Municipal Code requirements for the vacant positions:
Chapter 2.26.020—Composition of the Board, subsection F. Two positions, to the extent
feasible, shall be for enrolled tribal members.
A. All Board members, except the enrolled tribal members, shall be appointed by the City
Council,following the procedures established PAMC 2.25.050.
B. Any enrolled member in good standing of a legally recognized tribe may be appointed to the
Board. For seats to be filled by enrolled tribal members.
DocuSign Envelope ID:A9E21 E2C-2D22-48F2-8AD5-7E44FCC44D6B
April 26, 2022
Re: Consultation with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Regarding Public Safety Advisory Board
Positions Held for Enrolled Tribal Members
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The Municipal code states that City Council shall consult with the Lower Elwha Tribal Council.
At this time, I am asking for your recommendation regarding the vacant positions for the
Tribal representatives. The City encourages diversity on community boards and looks forward
to having Tribal representation on the Public Safety Advisory Board. Please feel free to
contact me at 360-417-4500 if you would like to discuss this or have any questions about the
process.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
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Kate Dexter
Mayor