CONTACT:  Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner/Biologist, Community Planning and Economic Development Department, (360) 972-5184 or marisa.whisman@co.thurston.wa.us

Planning Commission to Host Public Hearing on Open Space Tax Program Applications
Public invited to comment on proposed amendments
 

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Planning Commission will host a public hearing June 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. to accept public comment on the Gardner and McKown Open Space Tax Program applications. 

Detailed information about the proposals, instructions about how to comment, and the full text of the staff reports are on Thurston County’s Planning Commission webpage at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/community-planning-and-economic-development-cped/community-planning/conservation/open-space

Public Hearing Information

What: Public Hearing on Gardner and McKown Open Space Tax Program Applications 
When: June 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Where:  Thurston County Atrium Building located at 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 in Room 110, or the link to join the meeting online will be posted before the meeting at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/community-planning-and-economic-development/volunteer-citizen-advisory-groups/planning-commission

How to Comment

In-Person: Attend the Planning Commission Public Hearing.

Virtual: Join the meeting online via Zoom. Find details at the link above.

Written Comments: Submit written comments to Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner/Biologist, at marisa.whisman@co.thurston.wa.us no later than 4 p.m. June 17, 2026. 

Mailed Comments: 

Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development
Attention: Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner/Biologist 
Thurston County Atrium, 
3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Suite 100 
Olympia, WA 98501 

Background: The applicants at 23932 Peissner Rd. SE, Yelm, WA 98579, and 19726 128th Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98579 have submitted an Open Space Tax Program application for enrollment under the Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land category. 

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, call the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at least three days prior to the meeting at 360-786-5440. Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may call via Washington Relay: 711 or 800-833-6388.