SGA 9020
In CommitteeSenate
KELLY A. SHEPHERD
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Kelly A. Shepherd to the Everett Community College Board of Trustees for a five-year term. The appointment ensures continued community representation in governing the college’s academic and operational priorities.
- Appoints Kelly A. Shepherd as a member of the Everett Community College Board of Trustees.
- Sets the term of office from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026.
- Fills a vacancy on the board, as authorized by state law for community college districts.
Who is affected
- Everett Community College Board of Trustees — This appointment ensures continued representation for the Everett Community College District on its governing board, helping guide college policies, budgets, and strategic direction.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (2)
This appointment ensures stable, representative governance of a key public education institution, supporting continuity in strategic planning, budget oversight, and alignment with regional workforce needs.
Local GovernmentRef: Appoints Kelly A. Shepherd as a member of the Everett Community College Board of Trustees.Community college board appointments directly influence access, affordability, and program relevance for students — particularly low-income, first-generation, and adult learners — by shaping tuition policies, financial aid support, and career-technical curriculum.
EducationPeopleRef: Appoints Kelly A. Shepherd as a member of the Everett Community College Board of Trustees.
Who Is Most Affected
As a board member, Shepherd will help set tuition rates, approve budgets, and prioritize academic programs — directly affecting affordability and program availability for students.
Local employers and workforce agencies benefit from board decisions on training programs and partnerships; Shepherd’s background (assumed from context to include community/industry experience) may strengthen alignment between curriculum and regional labor demand.
Residents in the college district (primarily Snohomish County) benefit from public accountability and community representation in institutional governance, especially in decisions affecting taxes, land use, and service expansion.
As a state officer, Shepherd will receive statutory compensation and expense reimbursement, though this is a minor cost to the state and not a major fiscal impact.
State and local government operations are minimally affected — this is an administrative appointment with no new funding, regulation, or mandate.