The PUD is governed by a 3-member Board of Commissioners (BOC) elected to alternating 6 year terms by the citizens of Jefferson County. The BOC meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month and holds a budget hearing the first Monday in October. One regular board meeting is held in December on the second Tuesday. Special meetings are held frequently, with the date, time, and purpose of the meeting given at least 24 hour prior. All meetings are open to the public, either in person or online. Meeting information, including agenda packets and instructions for joining online, can be found in the calendar section of our website.
Dan Toepper lives in Port Ludlow with his wife Robin. Except for 8 years in Port Hadlock, Dan has lived in Port Ludlow his entire life. He is a graduate of Chimacum High School. Dan coached little league in Jefferson County for many years. He and Robin have four children and six grandchildren. In 2018, he retired from a long career as a Heavy Equipment Operator in union construction. Dan learned a lot about utilities on the job, installing everything from sewer to fiber on job sites around Western Washington. Dan’s goal as commissioner is to improve the PUD’s organizational stability and structure. As district 3 commissioner he represents citizens in the communities of Discovery Bay, Gardiner, Quilcene, Brinnon, as well as Port Ludlow, Shine, Thorndyke and Coyle. He was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2024.