Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil
In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer of uncertainty for the already troubled citizen panel.
Just two days before Ferguson took office, former Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Lynn O’Connor and reappointed commission vice chair Tim Ragen to the nine-member group, which oversees the Department of Fish and Wildlife and plays a key part in setting wildlife management policy.
A week later, Ferguson sent a letter to the state Senate asking for the nomination process to be halted. He cited “multiple letters, emails and other correspondence from individuals, tribes and other entities expressing a desire for a more extensive process for these appointments.”
The Senate last week unanimously agreed to withdraw the appointments, leaving the commission down two members.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/02/17/ferguson-wades-into-wa-fish-and-wildlife-commission-turmoil/