Date: September 9, 2026

After soliciting letters of interest to the Board of Commissioners of the Fidalgo Park and Recreation
District, all five applicants who responded are listed as nominees to fill the vacancy in Position #5
created by the resignation of Commissioner Kathleen Brueger on June 30, 2026.

Nominees (in alphabetical order): Nancy Arnold-Hunting, Dave Crockett, Jeriann Daniels,
Philip Prud’homme, Sally Turner

According to the provisions of state law for filling a vacancy on an elected nonpartisan governing
body of a special purpose district (RCW 42.12.080), we are posting this notice of the vacancy and
the names of our nominees for at least 15 days.

Opportunity for the Public to Nominate Additional Candidates:
Registered voters who live in the Fidalgo Park and Recreation District may submit nominations of
additional, eligible candidates to the Board for consideration. The prospective candidate must also
be a registered voter residing in the Fidalgo Park and Recreation District. Written nominations
should include the full name and registered voting address of the candidate, along with a
description of the candidate’s interest in the role, related experience, and strengths as a potential
Commissioner. Nominations should be sent via email before 5:00pm on September 24, 2026
to: Cindy Marvin, Commissioner, at: cindy4fidalgo@gmail.com

Expectations of the Appointed Board Member:
• Be committed to keep the Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center operating to meet community needs.
• Participate in monthly Board meetings and related activities, about 6-10 hours a month.
Commissioners receive no compensation, but are reimbursed for necessary expenses.
• Submit an F-1 Personal Financial Affairs Statement to the state Public Disclosure Commission
and complete the required open government training.
• Serve through November 2027. The appointee may choose to run in the November 2027
election to serve the remaining two years of the original four-year term.

Appointment by the Board of Commissioners:
The Board will interview the candidates at its Regular Meeting on September 15, 2026 at 5:30pm.
At a Special Meeting on September 28, 2026, at 5:30pm, the Board of Commissioners will
appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant Position #5 from the candidates nominated by either the
Board or the public. The appointment will be effective immediately.

For more information, please contact Cindy Marvin, Commissioner, at cindy4fidalgo@gmail.com.