CONTACT:    Andrew Boughan, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development Department, (360) 786-5505 or email at Andrew.Boughan@co.thurston.wa.us

   
OLYMPIA –The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, November 21, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to receive public testimony on a Code Change to Align the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Budget Process. Meeting information and materials will be posted on the board’s Public Hearings Page.

What: Public Hearing on Code Change to Align the CIP and Budget Process
When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Time: 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter
Where: Suite 110, 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501, https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/tchome/pages/publicmeetings.aspx

How to Submit Public Comments

In-Person or Virtually: Those wishing to testify should appear in person or virtually and be heard. Testimony will be accepted at the Tuesday, November 21 hearing.

Written Comments: You can submit written or emailed comments if you cannot attend. Please submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  

• Email to: Andrew Boughan at Andrew.Boughan@co.thurston.wa.us
• Mail to:
  Thurston County 
  Community Planning & Economic Development
  Attn: Andrew Boughan, Associate Planner
  3000 Pacific Avenue SE
  Olympia, WA 98501    

Background: 
The amendment clarifies Thurston County's process for minor amendments to the CIP by establishing the board as the only reviewer of minor amendments to the CIP needed to align with new projects and new intra-year budget requests.

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 contact via Washington Relay:  711 or 800-833-6388.

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