![]() Inslee thanked Rylander for his willingness to serve the people of Washington. “We must serve to the highest of ethical principles, place the public’s interest above any personal or private interests, and always ensure state resources are efficiently used for public purposes only.” “The public sets high professional and ethical standards for those in public office, and if we want to maintain its trust and support, we must always meet or exceed those standards,” Inslee wrote in his appointment letter. Quiring O’Brien announced her plans to retire in January her last day on the council was March 1. The council instead forwarded the list of candidates to Inslee to fill former councilor Eileen Quiring O’Brien’s unexpired term. The council interviewed the three candidates on March 29 but deadlocked in a 2-2 vote after Councilor Gary Medvigy nominated Rylander for the position. Customs special agent Thomas Schenk and former county policy analyst Peter Silliman. Rylander, a longtime political activist, was among three candidates nominated by Bowerman, along with retired U.S. ![]() His professional background shows data and technical experience which is reflected in extensive volunteer service in Clark County.” “Dick brings to the council strong involvement that is already developed with District 5 and keen interest in resident engagement. Inslee for reviewing both quickly and thoroughly the list of three nominees provided by council,” Council Chair Karen Bowerman said in a statement Friday. Rylander holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and finance from California State University Sacramento and a Master of Business Administration from City University of Seattle. In 2016, he volunteered at Oregon Health and Science University where he assists researchers, physicians and faculty in assessing the commercial potential for technologies. Starting in 2014, Rylander has been president of BioPharmaceutical Strategies LLC. … Our plan is this is it,” Rylander said. Three of his four adult children live in Clark County and seven of his 12 grandchildren also live in the county. Like others on the county council, Rylander hails from California but has lived in the Vancouver and Battle Ground areas for a combined 31 years. He said he wants to see cities and counties given more control over taxes and revenue and less control at the state level. While he said the county has done a good job managing the budget for the past five years, rising costs will make that difficult to sustain.
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