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 | Bylaws | Get Updates | Events | Strategic Plan

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
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.

Read the Southwest Chapter Bylaws

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:

Date/Time	Event	Location
May 11 / 9 a.m. - Noon	APA Forum	Zoom: Please register Topics: Affordable housing strategies, riparian ecosystem protection, urban growth area swap, and updates from the Department of Commerce
May 11 / 5:30 p.m.	Social	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]
July 22 / 10 a.m.- Noon	Social	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].

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2023

January | View Minutes

March | View Minutes

April | View Minutes

May | View Minutes

View 2021–2022 Board 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.