Current WLSSD Board Members
WLSSD is governed by a nine-member citizen board. Four members are appointed by the City of Duluth, three by the City of Cloquet, one is elected by Carlton County cities and townships in the WLSSD service area, and one is elected by St. Louis County cities and townships in the service area.
Board Chair:
James Aird, St. Louis County
Board Vice Chair:
Ruth Janke, Carlton County
Board Secretary,
Planning & Solid Waste Committee Chair:
Paul Thomsen, Duluth
Board Treasurer,
Finance Committee Chair:
Marcia Podratz, Duluth
Legislative Committee Chair:
Bruce Ahlgren, Cloquet
Julene Boe, Duluth
Archie Chelseth, Cloquet
Personnel Committee Chair,
Operations Committee Chair:
David Manderfeld, Cloquet
Yvonne Solon, Duluth
Board Member Mailing Address:
Member Name
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District
2626 Courtland Street
Duluth, MN 55806