Northwest Committees
Northwest Council Committees
For current meeting dates and times, visit the Northwest calendar.
Action Communication Taskforce
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For Contract Action Team information, go to the CAT 2026 page.
Governing Documents
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| Chair | Alex Phillips | 360-447-8192 | Email Alex |
| Vice-Chair | Mike Pirone | 206-544-2773 | Email Mike |
| Secretary | Michael Larson | 425-294-2426 | Email Michael |
Meeting time: Third Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m.
To develop changes it deems necessary, based on its own review of the Governing Documents or request of the Northwest Regional Council or other governing body. Reviews Northwest Regional Council action for inclusion in the Northwest Regional Policy Manual. Recommends and proposes new policies as the need arises. Prior to any printing of the SPEEA Regional Governing Documents and/or any amendments thereto, the final draft of said publication must be certified in writing by the chairman or designee of the Northwest Regional Governing Documents Committee.
Labor Delegates
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| Chair | Benjamin Weldon | 425-234-6145 | Email Benjamin |
| Vice-Chair | Daniel Peters | 425-234-9141 | Email Daniel |
| Secretary | Jimmie Mathis | 425-223-1373 | Email Jimmie |
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Coordinates the efforts of the labor council delegates, develops positions to be recommended to the Northwest Regional Council, coordinates with the Northwest Legislative & Public Affairs Committee and other committees as required, and reports to the Council on their activities. The committee shall coordinate activities with the Northwest Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.
Legislative and Public Affairs Committee (L&PA)
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| Chair | Andrew Alam | 425-367-8016 | Email Andrew |
| Vice-Chair | Ben Cherry | 206-702-5140 | Email Ben |
| Secretary | Benjamin Weldon | 425-234-6145 | Email Benjamin |
Meeting time: Fourth Monday of every month at 4:30 p.m.
Analyzes pending state and local legislation/issues at all levels of government and candidates’ positions as they relate to the Northwest Region’s goals and objectives. The Northwest Region L&PA Committee shall meet when called by the chairman. Any federal or international issues impacting more than one region will be referred to the SPEEA L&PA Committee. The committee shall maintain communication with the other regional L&PA committees on issues considered. All legislative or endorsement efforts will be in compliance with the Northwest Policy on legislative issues and endorsements.
Membership Activities Committee (MAC)
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| Chair | Gordon Yip | 253-657-9696 | Email Gordon |
| Vice-Chair | Nolan Weir | 425-294-2988 | Email Nolan |
| Secretary | Nova Dubay | 425-237-7691 | Email Nova |
Meeting time: Second Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.
Responsible for planning, implementing and providing social activities for the Northwest regional membership.
Negotiation Preparation (NPC)
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New Hire and Young Members
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| Chair | Taylor Rosen | 425-314-5657 | Email Taylor |
| Vice-Chair | Justin Roll | 805-215-3701 | Email Justin |
| Secretary | Phillip Stiles | Email Phillip | |
Meeting time: Fourth Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.
The Northwest New Hire and Young Members Committee will work with the Northwest Council in developing methods of outreach to new members and young members. The Committee will also work with the elected leadership, Northwest Council and staff to make SPEEA a more welcoming organization for our newer and young members, and to create opportunities for new members to develop into SPEEA leaders.
Ombudsman
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Safety & Wellness
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Women's Advocacy Committee (WAC)
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| Chair | Gordon Yip | 253-657-9696 | Email Gordon |
| Vice-Chair | Serena Lam | 206-495-7751 | Email Serena |
| Secretary | Staci Ottele | 425-306-5601 | Email Staci |
Meeting time: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.
Provides a focus for the Northwest Region on those problems and issues of particular concern to women employees and the regional membership’s families. Provides a source of information, education, and involvement, which will address the Northwest Regional policies, procedures, and contract issues for the benefit of the bargaining units.