Drafter
Clerk 10/01/2026
Title
A MOTION relating to the appointment of Kylie Engle to the board of commissioners of King County drainage district No. 5, position no. 3.
Body
WHEREAS, King County drainage district No. 5 is authorized to undertake drainage control, storm water control, and surface water control activities, including acquisition and maintenance of drains, ditches, canals, nonsanitary sewers, pumps, and other works and appliances, machinery, and equipment, and
WHEREAS, the jurisdiction of King County drainage district No. 5 is generally bounded by SR 169/Porter Street, SE 432nd Street, 268th Avenue SE, SE 424th Street, 276th Place SE, SE 424th Street, 284th Avenue SE, SE 432nd Street, SE 440th Street, 22ith Avenue SE, SE 456th Street, Bondgard Avenue E, 268th Avenue SE, and Battersby Avenue in Enumclaw, and
WHEREAS, King County drainage district No. 5 is governed by a three-member board of commissioners, each of whom must be a "qualified voter of the special district" as provided by RCW 85.38.010(3), and
WHEREAS, Kylie Engle is a registered voter and owns lands with the district and thus meets the qualifications to serve as a member of the district's board of commissioners, and
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the district's board of commissioners and the county council is authorized to appoint a commissioner to fill the vacancy as provided by RCW 85.38.070(5), and
WHEREAS, at the next special district general election, to be held in February 2028, an election will be held to fill the remaining, unexpired four-year term for this Position 3;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
Kylie Engle is hereby appointed to fill vacancy of position no. 3 on the King
County drainage district No. 5 board of commissioners and, once qualified, to serve until a successor is elected at the next district general election and qualified.