Commissioner, Clark County Public Utilities
Vancouuver, Wash.
Nancy Barnes was first elected in 1992 by District 2 in the East County area. She was re-elected in 1998, 2004, 2010, 2016 and 2022. Her current term expires in 2028. She was appointed to the Energy Northwest Board of Directors in 2025.
Barnes earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in English and journalism. She has been involved in numerous community activities, including her neighborhood association and local school district.
Barnes is a past president of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association and currently serves as our representative to the Northwest Public Power Association as well as Energy Northwest.
Board Member Since 2025