CONTACT:    Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner/Biologist, Community Planning and Economic Development Department, (360) 867-2104 or email marisa.whisman@co.thurston.wa.us

OLYMPIA – The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing June 13, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to accept public comment on the Clements Open Space Tax Program application. View detailed information about the proposal, how to comment, and the full text of the staff report on the Open Space Tax Program webpage at:    https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/community-planning-and-economic-development-cped/community-planning/conservation/open-space

What: Public Hearing on Clements Open Space Tax Program Application

When: June 13, 2023

Time: 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter

Where: Room 110 of the Thurston County Atrium, 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 or online at: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/board-county-commissioners/meetings-public-hearings-and-work-session-agendas

How to Submit Comments

In-Person/Virtual: Verbal testimony may be provided in person or via Zoom.

Written Comments: If you are unable to attend, you can submit written comments to Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner, at marisa.whisman@co.thurston.wa.us. Comments must be received no later than 12 p.m. June 13, 2023. You can also mail comments to: 

        Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development

        Attention: Marisa Whisman, Associate Planner

        Thurston County Atrium

        3000 Pacific Ave. SE

        Olympia, WA 98501

Background: 

The applicants at 1421 Maple Valley Rd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512 have submitted an Open Space Tax Program application for enrollment under the Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land category. 

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, call the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at least three days prior to the meeting at 360-786-5440. Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may call via Washington Relay:  711 or 800-833-6388

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