SVWID Board of Commissioners

• Siri Erickson-Brown – Commissioner 1, Chair (term ends December 2027)

Siri Erickson-Brown is the co-owner of Local Roots Farm and the Local Roots Farm Store in Duvall, where she and her family have spent nearly two decades growing and marketing local food. A longtime advocate for agriculture in King County, she has served in numerous leadership roles supporting farmland preservation, agricultural viability, and watershed stewardship. Siri brings extensive experience in farm business management, public policy, and collaborative problem-solving on behalf of the Snoqualmie Valley farming community.

• David Haakenson – Commissioner 2 (term ends December 2027)

David Haakenson is a second-generation farmer and owner of Jubilee Farm in Carnation. His family has been a leader in community-supported agriculture in the Pacific Northwest for decades, providing organically grown produce and farm products to thousands of households. David contributes practical knowledge of farm operations, farmland conservation, and the challenges and opportunities facing working farms in the Snoqualmie Valley.

• Andrew Stout – Commissioner 3 (term ends December 2029)

Andrew Stout is a longtime Snoqualmie Valley farmer and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in organic agriculture. He founded Full Circle Farm, a pioneering direct-to-consumer organic food company, and currently operates Westwind Organics in Carnation. Andrew has served in leadership positions with regional and national agricultural organizations and brings deep expertise in sustainable farming, food systems, and agricultural innovation.

• Meredith Molli – Commissioner 4 (term ends December 2029)

Meredith Molli is a farmer, restaurateur, and business owner with a longstanding commitment to local food systems. She owns and operates the Seattle restaurants La Medusa and Persephone, and has been actively involved in farming and agricultural enterprises in the Snoqualmie Valley. Meredith’s experience connecting local farms with consumers provides valuable insight into the economic vitality of agriculture and the importance of sustaining working landscapes.

• Kristina Cobarrubia – Commissioner 5 (term ends December 2028)

Kristina Cobarrubia brings a passion for stewardship, community, and working landscapes to her service on the Board. Having returned to the Snoqualmie Valley after many years in Southern California, she is committed to advancing solutions that support both agricultural viability and ecological health. An accomplished flamenco dancer and arts advocate, Kristina values the connections between culture, community, and place. She is particularly interested in fostering thoughtful integration of agriculture, habitat restoration, and watershed management to ensure a resilient future for the Snoqualmie Valley.

Elections

Elections for expiring commissioner positions are held each year, with petitions for nomination due by 5:00pm on the first Monday in October. Consult RCW Chapter 87.03 or email staff or commissioners for more details.

Snoqualmie Valley SVWID – petition for nomination for commissioner

SVWID Staff

• Erin Ericson – Executive Director
• Lainey Piland – Administrative Services Manager
• Duane Maki – Construction Project Manager

The Executive Director reports to the board of commissioners, hires and oversees staff, is responsible for administrative functions such as finance, operations, compliance, contract negotiations, and resource management. The ED works with the board and staff to develop the strategic plan and the work program, including response to emerging issues.

The Administrative Services Manager reports to the Executive Director and fulfills the need for balanced administrative oversight. The Administrative Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all administrative services for the Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Improvement District (SVWID).

The Construction Project Manager reports to the Executive Director and is the onsite Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Improvement District (SVWID) representative for construction projects, responsible for coordinating jobsite communications and activities with contractors, suppliers, landowners, utilities, engineers, and other interested parties.

VIDEO CONFERENCE:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8795810071?pwd=cHNhNWlFQTFYUTFuZFF4aWtOQytCZz09

Meeting ID: 879 581 0071
Passcode: SVWID

Regular meetings of the SVWID Board of Commissioners are held on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month at 10:00 AM.

Minutes for Monthly Meetings are posted here.  Agenda for Monthly Meeting is posted here at least 24 hours in advance of the regular meeting.

Notice of any special meetings of the board of commissioners will be posted here, as per RCW Chapter 42.30.080 pertaining to special meetings and the open public meetings act.

The SVWID board encourages public comment at monthly board meetings. Public comment is at the start of the meeting. You have three minutes, not including Q&A from board. It is recommended that you be specific about what action you would like the SVWID to take, if any.

Meetings are not recorded, and we do not enter the content of public comment into the public record, only the name of the speaker. However, we do encourage those making public comment to prepare and submit comments in writing to accompany the record. Written comment is not required, only encouraged.