Lary Coppola, Executive Director

Lary is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of the Port, and is its primary spokesperson and news media contact. Previous to joining the Port, he founded a successful local media firm, and served as its President & CEO until being elected Mayor and Chief Administrative Official of the City of Port Orchard in 2007. In Washington's Strong Mayor form of government, the Chief Administrative Official functions as the City Manager, overseeing the day-to-day business operations, including all financial, budgetary, and personnel decisions.

In that capacity, he was responsible for writing and administering the City's $30+ million annual budget ($8+ million General Fund), and directly accountable for implementing the decisions and policies set by the City Council.

Upon leaving the City, Lary was recruited by the Gerson Lehrman Group — a worldwide business consultancy, for his expertise in private sector and government business management, public policy, economic development, communications, and government affairs.

His community activities include serving as past president of Port Orchard Rotary, the Government Affairs Committee of the North Mason Chamber, serving on numerous community boards, and umpiring Little League Baseball.

Articles & Blog Posts

• Blog Post: Public Notice — Notice of Public Hearings — 2022 Budget
  (November 2, 2021)
• Article: 2021-09-04 Zoom Meeting (canceled)
  (September 2, 2021) in Public and Legal Notices & Zoom Meetings
• Article: Public Notice — August 3rd — Port of Allyn is inviting you to a Scheduled Zoom Meeting
  (July 27, 2020) in Public and Legal Notices
• Blog Post: Public Notice — Meeting Format Change
  (April 3, 2020)
• Blog Post: A Message From The Port of Allyn re:COVID-19
  (March 17, 2020)
• Blog Post: Port Establishes Online Comp Plan Survey
  (February 6, 2020)
• Blog Post: Port Seeks Public Input for Comp Plan
  (February 6, 2020)
• Blog Post: Port of Allyn Receives Clean Audit
  (February 6, 2020)
• Blog Post: Port of Allyn Opens New Moorage Facility
  (November 18, 2019)
• Blog Post: Press Release — Oyster House Restoration Receives Legislative Funding
  (May 3, 2019)
• Blog Post: Special Meeting on Water Rates — March 14, 2019
  (March 7, 2019)
• Blog Post: Mudfest Returning to Mason County
  (February 19, 2019)
• Blog Post: Port Offices Closed Again — Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019
  (February 12, 2019)
• Blog Post: Port Offices Closed due to Weather
  (February 11, 2019)
• Blog Post: Agenda Set for All-Ports Meeting
  (January 17, 2019)
• Blog Post: 2019 Port of Allyn Calendars Now Available
  (December 27, 2018)
• Blog Post: Port of Allyn Approves 2019 Budget
  (December 27, 2018)
• Blog Post: Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Presentation Slides
  (January 29, 2018)
• Article: Notification of Intent to Obtain Custody
  (February 1, 2017) in Public and Legal Notices