Public Safety Advisory Board

Meetings

  • 6 p.m.
  • The third Wednesday of each month
  • Port Angeles Council Chambers
    302 E. Fifth St.
    Port Angeles, WA 98362

Roles & Responsibilities

Members of the Public Safety Advisory Board advise and make recommendations to the city manager, chief of police, and fire chief concerning the provision of public safety services within the city to enhance Police Department and Fire Department-community relations. The board reviews and makes recommendations concerning Police and Fire Department policies, procedures, programs, accreditation standards, and budgetary implications; reviews the qualifications and performance of licensees under Chapter 5.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and promotes public awareness of the city's Police and Fire services and programs.

It also holds public meetings from time to time to solicit public input regarding public safety services and programs; serves as a liaison between the Police and Fire Departments and the community; apprises the City Council, city manager, chief of police and fire chief of the community's need for public safety services; and encourages individuals and community groups to assist in the police and fire programs and services, including the provision of funds, manpower, and capital.

The Public Safety Advisory Board reviews and makes recommendations concerning such other and further matters as may be referred to the Board, from time to time, by the City Council, city manager, police chief or fire chief; and reviews and makes recommendations regarding legislative changes affecting public safety services in Port Angeles.

Member Criteria

The board shall consist of 12 members, who shall meet the following criteria, provided that a majority of the members shall be city residents:

  • All members shall either be city residents or work or attend school within the City.
  • At least two member to the extent feasible, shall be filled by owners or managers of businesses located within the City.
  • One member to the extent feasible, shall be a representative from the Port Angeles School District #121.
  • At least one member to the extent feasible, shall be a high school student recommended by school administration.
  • One member to the extend feasible, shall be affiliated with an associated EMS agency that operates in the City of Port Angeles.
  • Two positions, to the extent feasible, shall be for enrolled Tribal members.
  • One position, to the extent feasible, shall be for a resident who has experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder, or someone who has worked with people that have experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder.
  • Other members shall be selected, to the extent feasible, to represent diverse segments of the community.
  • Eligibility shall not extend to defendants in any pending criminal matter before the courts, nor to those individuals under active supervision by the Department of Corrections.
  • The chief of police and the fire chief shall serve as advisors to the board.

To apply to the Board, download and send this application to cityclerk@cityofpa.us , or mail to 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362-Attn. City Clerk.  If you have any questions please call 360-417-4634.

Public Safety Advisory Board Application

Historic Public Safety Advisory Board Meeting Minutes can be found HERE

Public Safety Advisory Bylaws

Ordinance 3665


Public Safety Advisory 

Public Safety Advisory Board Members

Seat # Position Member Term
1 (B) Owner or manager of a business located within the City  Vacant February 28, 2026
2 (B) Owner or manager of a business located within the City  Evan Brown February 28, 2026
3 (C) Representative from the Port Angeles School District  Kelsey Lane-Vice Chair February 28, 2026
4 (D) High school student recommended by school administration  vacant February 28, 2024
5 (E) Affiliated with an associated EMS agency that operates in the City  Michael McGuire-Chair February 28, 2024
6 (F) Enrolled Tribal member  vacant February 28, 2026
7 (F) Enrolled Tribal member  vacant February 28, 2024
8 (G) Resident who has experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder, or someone who has worked with people that have experienced homelessness or a substance use disorder  Mary Margolis February 28, 2026
9 (H) Represent diverse segments of the community  vacant February 28, 2024
10 (H) Represent diverse segments of the community  Gayle Brauner February 28, 2024
11 (H) Represent diverse segments of the community  Jessica Johnson February 28, 2026
12 (H) Represent diverse segments of the community  John Hauck February 28, 2026

Public Safety Advisory Board Resources