Councilor Rex Burkholder

Rex Burkholder first joined the Metro Council in 2001, hoping to use his energy, skills and knowledge gained as a community activist to help create a sustainable region. Now in his third term, he is proud of the progress Metro has made towards this goal. For example, he sponsored and now leads Metro's Regional Climate Action Strategy, working with regional businesses, governments and residents to combat climate change. He has also secured funding to support region-wide, conservation education for youth.

Currently, Councilor Burkholder represents the Metro Council on the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (having previously chaired this committee for four years). He is spearheading the update of Metro's Regional Transportation Plan, focusing on how we can better use our transportation investments to increase job opportunities as well as improving health, safety and the environment. He is also co-chair of the Bi-State Coordinating Committee, working closely with leaders of southwest Washington on economic development and transportation issues. On a national level, he is board vice president of the American Metropolitan Planning Organization.