Pullman City Council Study Session
The meeting introduced a new, less formal study session format intended to allow for deeper dives into topics to facilitate better-informed decisions. Key discussions included an update on the $110,000 CHIP grant award from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund infrastructure connections for eight affordable homeownership units, in partnership with the Hills and Rivers Housing Trust. Public comments covered a report on a large jigsaw puzzle competition and information about the upcoming family-friendly Mardi Gras event. Council members also discussed efforts to address the city's shortage of middle housing inventory and thanked leadership for adhering to the Keep Washington Working Act. The City Administrator led a presentation outlining the core functions, goals, and priorities of the executive, finance, communications, and human resources departments, noting the intensive audit process the finance department manages.