Maegan Smith

This IT Strategic Plan for the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation outlines goals for strengthening digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and expanding online access to historic resource data. Key focus areas include enhancing digital access to cultural resource data, strengthening cybersecurity and IT resilience, supporting equity and tribal digital partnerships, fostering a collaborative and adaptive IT culture, investing in the IT workforce, and implementing a customer experience improvement program. The plan aims to leverage IT as a driver for preservation equity, collaboration, and resilience, empowering the department to preserve Washington's cultural heritage through secure, inclusive, and forward-thinking IT solutions.

The Thurston County Historic Commission meeting included discussions on Conservation Futures Volunteers, Heritage Day, a budget update with recommendations for the Heritage Grant Program and other projects, and a subcommittee update focusing on assigning chairs. Updates were provided on RAC Interpretive Panels, and the commission addressed Rules of Procedure Edits and a joint membership with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. The commission discussed Place Name Guide Changes, including potential roles in name changes within the County's jurisdiction, and reviewed a sketch for bronze plaques, considering a letter to property owners about purchasing them. Staff provided updates on the CLG grant, and the meeting covered other business, including acknowledgments and a book launch event.

The Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Yakima outlines a strategy to guide the city's historic preservation programs through identification, registration, and protection of historic resources. Its core objectives are to promote awareness and appreciation of Yakima's heritage, integrate preservation into planning and development, protect historic buildings and landscapes, encourage rehabilitation in downtown, and preserve the character of older neighborhoods. The plan aims to strengthen the community's connection to its history and leverage preservation for economic development and neighborhood revitalization.

The Pasco Historic Preservation Work Plan outlines goals and actions to preserve, develop, and maintain historic buildings within the City of Pasco. It is structured around four main goals: enhancing the protection and preservation of historic buildings and sites, encouraging building rehabilitation to stimulate economic development, increasing heritage tourism, and strengthening public awareness and partnerships. The plan aims to enhance the city's quality of life, foster economic development, and build community pride by integrating historic preservation with overall civic improvements.

The Thurston County Historic Commission meeting covered various topics including the White House Historic Register, the 2021 budget and work plan, Lucas Harding Residence Staff Report, Cozy Valley Road Update, Heritage Grant Updates, County Fair, Historic Journal, DAHP Virtual Training, DAHP Grant Application, RAC Interpretive Panels, Stairwell Pictures, Plaques, and Subcommittee Updates.