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SGA 9302

In Committee

Senate

LATASHA M. WORTHAM

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Introduced: January 15, 2026
Last Action: March 4, 2026
Status: S Confirmed

AI Analysis

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People & CommunitiesPeople-leaningCorporate & Wealthy Interests

This bill reappoints Latasha M. Wortham to the Tacoma Community College Board of Trustees for a five-year term. As a board member, she will help set policies, approve budgets, and guide the college’s academic and workforce programs.

  • Reappoints Latasha M. Wortham as a member of the Tacoma Community College Board of Trustees
  • Sets the term of office to begin October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2030
  • Maintains the current structure of the board, which governs Tacoma Community College and oversees its budget, policies, and strategic direction

Who is affected

  • Tacoma Community College students and staffThis appointment ensures continued representation of the Tacoma area on the college board, influencing decisions about programs, budgets, and local workforce training initiatives.
Effective: October 1, 2025
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM

Pro/Con Analysis

Stronger case for benefits

Potential Benefits (1)
  • Continued representation of Tacoma-area residents on the TCC Board of Trustees supports local oversight of community college governance, including budget priorities, academic programs, and workforce training aligned with regional economic needs—directly benefiting students, job seekers, and local employers.

    EducationPeopleRef: Reappoints Latasha M. Wortham... for a term ending September 30, 2030

Who Is Most Affected

Tacoma Community College students and staffPositive Impact

Students and staff benefit from stable, locally representative governance that can prioritize affordability, program relevance, and support services tailored to Pierce County’s diverse population.

Pierce County employers and workforce development partnersPositive Impact

Local employers and workforce partners benefit from board decisions that align TCC’s career and technical education with regional labor market demands.

Adult learners and workforce participants in South Puget SoundPositive Impact

Tacoma and South County residents—particularly low- and moderate-income adults seeking upskilling or credentialing—gain continuity in access to responsive, community-focused education pathways.

State and local government agencies (e.g., WorkSource, OSPI)Positive Impact

As a board-appointed position, the reappointment has no direct fiscal impact on state or local government budgets, but supports cost-effective public investment in higher education and workforce development.

Latasha M. Wortham (individual)Mixed Impact

Latasha M. Wortham herself, as a reappointed trustee, gains continued influence over strategic direction—but this is a role-based benefit, not a broad public one.