SGA 9046
In CommitteeSenate
TIMOTHY COOPER
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Timothy Cooper to serve on the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees for a five-year term ending in 2027. The appointment was made on November 21, 2022.
- Appoints Timothy Cooper as a member of the Renton Technical College Board of Trustees
- Sets the term of service to end on September 30, 2027
- Appointed on November 21, 2022
Who is affected
- Renton Technical College Board of Trustees — This appointment ensures continued representation on the college's governing board for the district that includes Renton and surrounding areas.
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Timothy Cooper gains formal authority to participate in governance decisions affecting college operations, budgets, and strategic direction — but this is a governance role, not a financial or personal benefit. The impact is neutral for him as an individual, as board service is typically unpaid and carries no direct economic gain beyond nominal expense reimbursement.
The board’s full membership benefits from continuity and stability in governance; however, this single appointment does not alter the board’s composition meaningfully (it remains a 7-member board), and no structural changes to decision-making authority are included. Impact is negligible.
Students and employees of Renton Technical College may experience no measurable change as a result of this appointment alone, since board appointments reflect existing political or institutional alignment rather than policy shifts. No new programs, funding, or regulations are introduced by this bill.
Local governments in the RTC taxing district (primarily Renton and unincorporated King County) are not affected, as this bill does not alter tax levies, service obligations, or intergovernmental agreements. No fiscal impact is attached.
Business groups and workforce development partners may benefit indirectly if the appointee brings relevant industry experience, but the bill contains no such requirement or expectation, and no binding policy commitments are made. Any benefit is speculative and minimal.