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
Events:
April 1-30, 2021 | Earth Month EcoChallenge
Get to know your fellow planners better and celebrate Earth Month by joining our APA EcoChallenge team! Each teammate chooses their our personal environmental goals and then we’ll compete together with other organizations in this online challenge. Join any time during April.
April 15, 2021 | Lunchtime Webinar
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Topic: Project Management
Complete the Zoom Registration.
May 13, 2021 | Quarterly Planner’s Forum
Time: 9:00 am (Logon opens at 8:30 am)
Topic: Looks Good! Visual Tools for Planners
Complete the Zoom Registration.
Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
March 3, 2021 |View Minutes
February 3, 2021 | View Minutes
January 6, 2021 | View Minutes
Online Training and Resources
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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.
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.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meets for a conference call on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. except for January, April, July, and October when the Board meets at 12 noon at the SW Planners Forum (location varies).
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 |
Judith Perez, AICP |
October 31, 2021 |
| President-Elect |
Sam Rubin, AICP |
October 31, 2021 |
| Immediate Past President |
Sarah Fox, AICP |
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| Treasurer |
Jocelyn Cross |
October 31, 2021 |
| Secretary |
Melissa Johnston, AICP Candidate |
October 31, 2021 |
| 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 |
Nick Fazio |
October 31, 2023 |
| Professional Development Co-Chair |
Claire Lust |
October 31, 2023 |
| Communications Chair |
Mark Pearson, AICP |
October 31, 2023 |
| Legislative Liaison |
Brian Carrico |
October 31, 2023 |
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