Loebsack Now Longest-serving Port Commissioner in Washington State
Posted on January 19, 2022
The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority Board of Directors and staff are celebrating the re-election of two of its commissioners.
CEO Jim Kuntz swore in Chelan County District #3 Commissioner Rory Turner to his second term, while Douglas County District #2 Commissioner Alan Loebsack became his county’s longest-serving commissioner in its history.
“This will be the seventh time that Commissioner Loebsack has taken the oath of office.” stated Kuntz, “He is the longest-serving port commissioner in the state of Washington.”
Loebsack has served as Douglas County Commissioner since 1986.
Both commissioners ran unopposed in November’s general election and will serve a six-year term.
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