Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Virginia Schmidt’s organization
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Touchet Flood Protection and Restoration Strategy Public Meeting
The public meeting focused on flood protection and river restoration strategies for the South Touchet River. Key discussion topics included a review of design options, permitting requirements, and the benefits of a collective watershed-scale approach compared to individual landowner projects. Participants engaged in a dialogue regarding the role of sponsoring agencies in offering technical assistance and funding. Additionally, the group discussed the ongoing development of a flood protection and restoration strategy guidebook, which will outline project site assessments, design tools, and construction processes.
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This Housing Element for Columbia County outlines a policy plan for the next 20 years (2020-2047) to address the county's housing needs. It covers an inventory and analysis of current housing conditions, identifies future needs, and proposes goals and policies aimed at supporting residential growth, promoting a variety of housing types, and ensuring affordability for all income levels. Key objectives include enabling diverse housing options, addressing special housing needs, preventing discrimination and displacement, and facilitating the preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stock while overcoming funding and infrastructure barriers.
Mar 30, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Columbia County, City of Dayton, and Town of Starbuck Work Plan 2027-2047
This document is a work plan outlining the strategy for the 2027 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Updates for Columbia County, the City of Dayton, and the Town of Starbuck. Key areas of focus include compliance with the Washington Growth Management Act (GMA), integration of new statutory requirements for housing, climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The plan details the project approach, outcomes, deliverables, schedule, and roles, aiming to establish a legally compliant and locally supported policy foundation for growth, development, infrastructure, and resource protection.
Feb 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Columbia County Public Participation Plan 2026-2027
This Public Participation Plan outlines the guidelines and procedures for early and continuous public involvement in the update process for the Comprehensive Plans of Columbia County, the City of Dayton, and the Town of Starbuck. The plan emphasizes broad and continuous public participation, transparency, and targeted outreach to disadvantaged and underserved communities. Key strategies include establishing a dedicated webpage, utilizing diverse communication methods, and collaborating with tribal entities. The overall vision is to ensure all interested groups and individuals have opportunities to contribute to the comprehensive plan updates, leading to transparent and well-informed planning decisions that fulfill state requirements under the Growth Management Act.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
