Southwest
The Southwest Section is committed to promoting sound planning practices based on ethical principles to help the community improve its quality of life, realize its goals, and secure its future.
SW Section Statement on Racial Equity and Inclusion
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meets for a conference call on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM PT.
Conference Call-Instructions: (513) 386-0000. Participant Access Code: 1024669# | Meeting ID: 897 0811 9740
Passcode: 027346 | Meeting on Zoom
Executive Board email: [email protected]
| Position |
Name |
Position Expiration Date |
| President |
Sam Rubin, AICP |
October 31, 2023 |
| President-Elect |
Melissa Johnston, AICP |
October 31, 2023 |
| Immediate Past President |
Judith Perez, AICP |
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| Treasurer |
Ethan Spoo, AICP |
October 31, 2023 |
| Secretary |
Emily Lutz |
October 31, 2023 |
| Clark County Representative |
Jenna Kay |
October 31, 2023 |
| Cowlitz County Representative |
Jason Lugo |
October 31, 2023 |
| Skamania County Representative |
Alan Peters, AICP |
October 31, 2023 |
| Professional Development Co-Chair |
Adam Trimble |
October 31, 2023 |
| Professional Development Co-Chair |
Claire Lust |
October 31, 2023 |
| Communications Chair |
Mark Person, AICP |
October 31, 2023 |
| Legislative Liaison |
Brian Carrico |
October 31, 2023 |
Section Bylaws
The bylaws are the organizing and operating protocols for the SW Section. The most recent version was unanimously voted for approval on July 18, 2018.
Get Updates
Subscribe to the SW WA APA listserv to receive a quarterly newsletter and notices for upcoming events.
To join, send an email to:[email protected] Like us on Facebook
Events:
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Event
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Location
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May 11 / 9 a.m. - Noon
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APA Forum
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Zoom: Please register
Topics: Affordable housing strategies, riparian ecosystem protection, urban growth area swap, and updates from the Department of Commerce
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May 11 / 5:30 p.m.
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Social
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Join us for axe throwing at Vancouver's new Firehouse Axes. There will be axe-throwing instruction and there is food/drink available for order. You are welcome to come to hang out without throwing axes too. The axe throwing activity is free of charge, complimenting APA Washington, SW Section. Wear closed-toe shoes. RSVP to Melissa:[email protected]
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July 22 / 10 a.m.- Noon
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Social
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Join us at Lacamas Lake for kayaking! Available rental equipment includes Kayak, large kayak, stand-up paddle board, tandem kayak, and youth kayak. Or, bring your own. Rental is compliments of the Washington APA, SW Section. RSVP to Melissa: [email protected].
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Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Online Training and Resources
Have a look at these free Online Training and Resources document. For additional trainings check out our YouTube Channel with recorded trainings.
Strategic Plan
The Southwest Section exists to support our members, to advance the planning profession and to make communities great. The Strategic Plan includes prioritized goals, strategies and actions items to be accomplished over a two-year period.
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