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Oct 8, 2013·BoardMeeting
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Board of Mason County Commissioners Budget Workshop Minutes
The workshop focused on the 2014 budget, specifically addressing a deficit where budget requests exceeded anticipated revenues. Key discussions included exploring a potential levy shift, the impacts of potential tax measures such as a Criminal Justice Levy and Public Safety Tax, and the strategic use of banked capacity for the Road Levy. The commissioners also addressed budget submission guidelines, labor contract costs, and the review of ER&R rates and associated fund debt, including the proposal to engage an outside auditor for a thorough financial review.
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The document is an ordinance adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update for Mason County. This update revises goals and policies from 2017 to comply with state law, incorporating new Housing, Climate Resiliency, and Transportation elements. Key areas addressed include Land Use, Housing for all income levels, Rural and Natural Environment, Economic Development, Transportation, Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails, Capital Facilities, Financing, Utilities, Climate Resilience, and Health and Human Services. The plan updates 20-year population and housing projections, reviews Urban Growth Areas, and introduces a 'Forest Legacy' land use designation. It aims to preserve rural character, protect critical areas, ensure housing affordability, and enhance the County's response to climate change hazards.
Dec 16, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update 2025-2035
This ordinance formally adopts the 2025 Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update. Mandated by the Washington State Growth Management Act for periodic revision every ten years, the plan updates goals and policies to align with current state laws, including new elements for housing diversity across all income levels, climate resiliency, and updated transportation requirements. It integrates revised 20-year population and housing projections, confirms the sufficiency of existing Urban Growth Area boundaries, and introduces a 'Forest Legacy' land use designation. The update addresses critical local needs such as preserving rural character, protecting critical areas, enhancing housing affordability, and strengthening the county's response to climate change hazards, with an emphasis on water adequacy and tribal coordination.
Jul 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Mason County Commissioners Meeting Agenda and Minutes
The document contains meeting agendas and proceedings covering a variety of county operations. Key discussion topics included the release of Requests for Proposals for the Homeless Response System and affordable housing projects, vacancies for the Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees, and various contract approvals for hydraulic, engineering, and pharmacy services. The Board also reviewed amendments to county codes regarding water systems, outdoor burning, and wake-enhanced motorboat operations, as well as zoning density and flood risk zone regulations. Additionally, proceedings addressed financial matters such as warrant approvals, road improvement district assessments, and the review of Consolidated Homeless Grant contracts.
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