Glynda Steiner, a seasoned civil servant with a hefty resume from her past leadership roles in King County and the cities of Seattle and Snohomish has taken the helm as the new Director of Transportation and Environmental Services in Snohomish County Public Works. Commencing her duties on April 15, Steiner brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, aiming to provide strategic management of county roadway projects, traffic management, and environmental oversight.

"Glynda's strength managing teams and overseeing the continuous improvement of public projects is a winning combination for residents, county staff and partnering agencies," Kelly Snyder, Snohomish County Director of Public Works, praised Steiner's appointment, according to the county's official announcement. Steiner's storied history includes notable stints as Deputy Director of King County's Solid Waste Division and strategic roles at Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities. Her tenure has been punctuated with the successful oversight of a $900 million continuous improvement program and a commanding hand in delivering a $300 million capital improvement program.

Steiner herself expressed readiness for her new role, mentioning to Snohomish County, "I am excited to join the team of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals at Snohomish County Public Works. From planning projects that improve how people travel, to ensuring our existing road infrastructure is functioning to the best of its abilities, I am committed to provide excellent service to Snohomish County’s resilient communities."

In charge of the Transportation and Environmental Services Division, Steiner's team comprises 67 employees tasked with the development of long-term construction and maintenance plans for county roads, bridges, sidewalks and traffic controls. The division not only oversees the environmental review and permitting process but also helps plan mitigation actions to curtail environmental impacts during infrastructure projects, solidifying the county's commitment to the community's well-being and ecological sustainability.