SEATTLE — King County Executive Dow Constantine has appointed Muckleshoot Tribal Councilman Donny Stevenson to the Washington State Ballpark Public Facilities District (PFD) board of directors.

Stevenson is a longtime Muckleshoot Tribal Councilman and passionate advocate for Tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and Indian culture. He represents the more than 3,300 enrolled members of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, whose ancestral homeland includes what is now the Central Seattle Waterfront and the Seattle’s Stadium District.

He’s also a lifelong M’s fan.

“The Seattle Mariners and T-Mobile Park are a huge part of our community and I look forward to helping to guide public investments in this facility and making sure that we are good neighbors and stewards to provide access and benefits that enhance everyone’s experience,” Stevenson said.

The PFD is a municipal corporation that owns T-Mobile Park and oversees the public’s investments in this facility.

Its seven-member Board of Directors governs the PFD which leases the ballpark to the Seattle Mariners and works closely with them to provide public benefits that enhance the fan experience and improve the neighborhood surrounding the ballpark.

“We look forward to Councilman Stevenson joining our Board of Directors,” said Carol K. Nelson, who chairs the Board.

The PFD provides oversight on capital planning, distributes funding for ballpark infrastructure, and conducts annual facility inspections to ensure compliance with best practices. The Mariners are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the park, including all maintenance and capital improvements.

“I am thankful for the trust and responsibility that Executive Constantine has placed in me and look forward to working with the Board to make important investments in the ballpark and the community,” Stevenson said.

The King County Council approved Stevenson’s appointment in January.