Whitcom board lists finalists for top job

Candidates for Whitcom Executive Director, which oversees the 911 dispatch center in Pullman, met with board members and local residents during an open house Monday at the WSU Visitors Center in Pullman. The position has remained vacant since former Director Patti Kelly retired last January.

Members of the public were welcome to attend and give feedback on the candidates.

The finalists are current Interim Director Mark Bailey of Palouse, E911 Coordinator and Asotin County Sheriff's Office Captain Dan Hally of Clarkston and University of Washington Police Department Communications Manager Tara Murker of Puyallup.

The candidate field was narrowed down from five to three last week following a round a phone interviews with board members.

The new executive director will be chosen during an executive session on Aug. 22.

Salary range is listed at $100,000 to $125,000 for the position.