Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays at 3:00 PM in our District office. If you are planning on attending a meeting, please see the attached form of public meeting policies. Each meeting has a designated public comment time allotted. Per the Governor's directive for King County, Board Meetings for the foreseeable future will be held via teleconference. If you wish to participate, please contact the District office prior to the start of the meeting and we will work with you to get you set up. If you can't attend and wish to make a public comment, you can E-mail or mail in your comments prior to the Board Meeting and they will be read and included in the official meeting minutes. The Board of Commissioners are always looking for qualified candidates to potential fill any vacancies in the future. If you are interested in the District and would like to inquire about more information please E-mail the District at office@waterdistrict125.com
Your Commissioners
As a local municipality, Water District 125 operates under the authority of Title 57 of the Revised Code of Washington. The District is subject to federal, state and local regulations. Three local citizens are elected to the Board of Commissioners by voters living within the District's boundaries. The Board of Commissioners establishes water rates, sets policies, and oversees operations.
Behind the scenes
Renea Blanchette
President of the Board
-Appointed to Commissioner #1 position in March 2017, re-elected in fall 2017. Current term expires 12/31/2023
-Member of the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association
-Family has resided in the District since 1990 and raised three kids who are graduates of the Tukwila School District
Laura Marrone
Secretary of the Board
Water District 125 is pleased to welcome Commissioner Laura Marrone, to the Board. Laura was appointed to the Board on September 24, 2020 to serve until the next general election in 2021. Commissioner Marrone brings a wealth of water knowledge to the Board of Commissioners. As a rate payer, you may recognize her as a familiar face. She served for 15 years as the Administrative Technician of Water Distirct 125. She was also part of the team that was given the Washington State Auditor's Stewardship award in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in the stewardship of public resources in 2017. She brings with her a working knowledge of the industry that will be extremely beneficial for the District moving forward.
Leebue Maidesil
Comissioner
Water District 125 is please to welcome our newest, Commissioner Leebue Maidesil, to the Board. Leebue was appointed to the Board on January 28, 2021 to serve until the next general election in 2021. Commissioner Maidesil is a graduate from the Tukwila School District. He is also a Marine Corp Veteran who served 8 years as both a reservist and on active duty. Commissioner Maidesil received the Association of Boards Certification in 2017 for collections in public utilities. He brings a wealth of knowledge of the industry in his current employment and as commissioner.
