WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink of West Richland has been elected president of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).
City leaders from across Washington state voted during AWC’s annual conference in Kennewick from June 24-27, AWC said in a release.
Brink expressed his excitement about the new role.
“I’m honored to serve as AWC president and to represent the voices of our cities and towns from all across Washington state,” Brink said.
AWC CEO Deanna Dawson praised Brink’s leadership, stating, “Mayor Pro Tem Brink is a thoughtful leader who can be counted on to bring forward practical solutions that will benefit not only West Richland, but all of our cities and towns.”
As AWC president, Brink will lead the board of directors, which consists of 25 members, including mayors and city councilmembers from Washington cities and towns. The group works together to address issues critical to city success.
The AWC Annual Conference attracted more than 500 officials from 162 cities and towns in Washington. They participated in over 45 educational sessions covering topics such as budgeting, infrastructure planning, and emerging technologies.
Brink’s public service extends beyond his role in West Richland. He has served on the West Richland City Council since 2018 and as Mayor Pro Tem since 2020. Additionally, he is a commissioner for Benton County Fire District #4 and serves on the Benton County Law and Justice Council.
Brink’s background includes a career in the U.S. Navy and the FBI. After retiring from the FBI in 2009, he managed the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s counterintelligence program for 10 years.
