Mission
It is the mission of the Port of Garfield to pursue Economic and Community Development, to promote tourism and to improve the district for Garfield County and its citizens.
Goals
As with all Washington State Port Districts, the Port of Garfield operates within a two-tiered level of authority. The top tier is derived from the state's RCWs which enable ports to pursue economic development projects that strengthen the economy of their region.
The second tier is derived through the Port of Garfield's Comprehensive Plan, which sets policies, goals and objectives used to attain specific economic development.
 GOAL 1Aid in the diversification of the economy of Garfield County through retention, expansion and recruitment of desired businesses and industries |  GOAL 2Continue acquisition, development and management of Port property and facilities |  GOAL 3Encourage and strive to create recreational and tourism opportunities in the district |  GOAL 4Encourage a balanced and economical multimodal transportation system for Garfield County |  GOAL 5Encourage and support in all capacities the upgrading and development of local telecommunications |
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 GOAL 6Strive to develop a working relationship with local businesses and economic development organizations |  GOAL 7Use creative lease structure to attract new, expanding and relocating businesses |
Our Commissioners
The Port of Garfield is governed by a three-member Port commission board. The commissioners are elected by registered voters within the county. Each serves a six-year term, staggering the terms (and elections) every two years. Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month to approve bills, set policies and make decisions about economic development.
Ed Crawford
Commissioner, District 1
Larry Scoggin
Commissioner, District 2
Matt Herres
Commissioner, District 3
Ed is a lifelong resident of Garfield County. He has been married for 48 years and has two sons and 5 grandchildren. He managed a local auto parts business for 30 years and has served as a Port of Garfield commissioner since 2014. Ed enjoys the relaxing life of a small town, golfing on the local course in Pomeroy and the ease of access to our National Forest where weekend mushrooming, camping and hunting trips are just a few miles away.
Larry is a lifelong resident of Garfield County, graduating from Pomeroy High School in 1966 and from Columbia Basin College in 1968. He then served three years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry enjoys hunting, fishing, trapping, and snowmobiling—activities he often shares with his wife of 36 years, their son and daughter, and two grandchildren. After a 45-year career with General Tractor and Implement Co., where he worked as both a mechanic and sales manager servicing Caterpillar and John Deere equipment, Larry retired in 2016. He has served as a Port of Garfield Commissioner for the past eight years.
Matt is a long-time resident of Garfield County. He has served as a Port of Garfield Commissioner since 2020.
