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December 15, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Scott Merriman as the newest member of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission is made up of seven citizen members appointed by the governor. Commissioners are responsible for guiding the policies that steer the agency. Other duties include approving the agency's strategic plan, setting budget priorities and approving changes to Parks-related Washington Administrative Code. Merriman recently retired after 35 years of public service in governmental relations, where he worked with the state Legislature, tribes and local governments. Merriman's term runs through Dec. 31, 2028. He takes the seat vacated by Mark O. Brown, who sat on the commission for two consecutive terms, with his tenure totaling over 12 years. Brown also supported Parks through many transformative periods, including a shift from relying primarily on state general tax funding to developing the revenue streams that now fund 80% of the agency. The commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling about 120,000 acres.




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