Longtime utility commissioner dies at 92

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 377

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Ken McMillen, a former, longtime Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner for District 2, died Feb. 27 at the age of 92.

The PUD communications team shared the news March 9.

McMillen served the elected position for 25 years and oversaw the agency’s growth from water and wastewater service to electric and wholesale broadband.

“He was the longest serving PUD commissioner,” said PUD General Manager Joe Wilson, who spoke to McMillen’s “ strong leadership …

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