Senate confirms three gubernatorial appointments to regional boards
February 06, 2026 | Legislative Sessions, Washington
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The Washington State Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointments on Feb. 5, 2026.
Jeffrey P. Fairchild (appointment 9036) was nominated to the Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees. Senator Shoemake urged support, highlighting Fairchild’s legal background and community involvement; the confirmation was recorded as passing by the Senate (reported as 48 yays, 0 nays).
Randall V. Scott (appointment 9037) was nominated to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. Senator Dhingra described Scott’s background, including a bachelor’s degree and long service as a firefighter and union leader, and the Senate confirmed the appointment (reported as 48 yays, 0 nays).
Anna M. Franklin (appointment 9081) was nominated to the Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees. Senator Holy summarized Franklin’s education and executive experience in health care and commended her for confirmation; the Senate confirmed the appointment (reported as 48 yays, 0 nays with excused members noted).
Each confirmation was moved and supported on the floor with brief remarks about the nominees’ qualifications and community ties.
Jeffrey P. Fairchild (appointment 9036) was nominated to the Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees. Senator Shoemake urged support, highlighting Fairchild’s legal background and community involvement; the confirmation was recorded as passing by the Senate (reported as 48 yays, 0 nays).
Randall V. Scott (appointment 9037) was nominated to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. Senator Dhingra described Scott’s background, including a bachelor’s degree and long service as a firefighter and union leader, and the Senate confirmed the appointment (reported as 48 yays, 0 nays).
Anna M. Franklin (appointment 9081) was nominated to the Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees. Senator Holy summarized Franklin’s education and executive experience in health care and commended her for confirmation; the Senate confirmed the appointment (reported as 48 yays, 0 nays with excused members noted).
Each confirmation was moved and supported on the floor with brief remarks about the nominees’ qualifications and community ties.
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