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Economic Advisors, Governor's Council of

Advises the Governor on state financial matters, including the state budget, tax policy, the issuance of debt and debt management, cash management, and other fiscal matters that reflect upon the overall financial condition of the state.

Board Website
Policy Area
Working Washington
Governor Appointments
9
Total Board Positions
13
Statutory Authority
Executive Order 99-01
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Term Length (years) At Pleasure
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
The council shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor. The Director of Financial Management shall periodically review the composition and structure of the council and, after consultation with the Departments of Revenue; Community, Trade, and Economic Development; Employment Security; and Agriculture, as well as the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, recommend changes to the Governor. In making appointments and re-appointments to the council, the Governor shall consider individuals who represent major economic sectors of the state and have knowledge of timely and significant economic issues.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Brod, Frank 04/09/2007 General Public
3 Forsyth, Grant 05/31/2005 General Public
4 O'Rourke, Desmond 08/23/2018 01/01/2075* General Public
5 Turner, Ph.D., Andrew 03/29/2001 General Public
6 Sjoblom, Kriss 08/08/1997 General Public
9 Conway, Richard 08/07/1996 General Public
10 Johnson, Jeffrey 03/02/2011 General Public
12 Rhoads, Linden 09/19/2018 01/01/2075* General Public
15 Longbrake, William 03/30/2001 General Public
16 Marlowe, Justin 08/23/2018 01/01/2075* General Public
17 Gardner, Matthew 08/23/2018 01/01/2075* General Public
18 Sidneva, Nina 09/07/2018 01/01/2075* General Public
19 Beckett, Kurt 09/20/2018 01/01/2075*

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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