Wes Cornelius

The task force discussed results and challenges from the 2026 Point in Time count and explored creating a dedicated committee for future counts. Updates were provided regarding the formation of various subcommittees. The board appointed a new voting member and approved a significant funding request for the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council's rapid rehousing program to ensure ongoing housing stability. A request from the Peoples Foundation for additional payroll support was tabled pending future state funding allocations. Additionally, the committee finalized the annual rotation for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair.

The task force meeting agenda includes discussions on SFY27 funding allocations, including a budget overview and potential additional funding from Commerce. New business items cover the appointment of a non-voting member, a request for a June meeting, a re-allocation discussion, and future funding considerations for St. Francis ES. The meeting also includes a public comment period and updates from task force members.

The task force discussed and approved funding allocations for state fiscal year 26 and authorized an inflationary increase for state fiscal year 27, while deciding to defer the approval of remaining state fiscal year 27 funding allocations to a future meeting.

This document details a Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) conducted for Chelan County to inform the update of its Comprehensive Plan. The analysis aims to accommodate projected population growth between 2027 and 2046 and ensure an adequate housing supply across all income levels, focusing on unincorporated areas including the Manson and Peshastin Urban Growth Areas. It assesses population estimates, trends, future housing demand, residential land capacity, and compares housing demand against supply to ensure sufficient land is available for future housing needs through 2046.

The Chelan County Comprehensive Plan's Housing Element provides a comprehensive analysis of housing conditions, challenges, and opportunities, serving as a guide for future housing development and affordability through 2046. The plan focuses on ensuring accessible and adequate housing for all residents, addressing the needs of diverse income levels and underserved populations. Key strategic goals include promoting affordable housing for all income levels, creating livable neighborhoods with diverse housing options, ensuring adequate special needs housing, supporting year-round and seasonal agricultural worker housing, preventing displacement of historically and currently marginalized communities, and fostering county leadership in meeting housing needs. The plan forecasts a need for approximately 1,806 additional housing units by 2046.