OLYMPIA – The Thurston Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing June 20, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to accept public comment on the Terry Open Space Tax Program application. You can view more detailed information about the proposal, how to comment, and the full text of the staff report on the Board of County Commissioners webpage:   

https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/community-planning-and-economic-development-cped/community-planning/conservation/open-space

What: Public Hearing on Terry Open Space Tax Program Application

When: Tuesday, June 20, 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: Those wishing to testify should appear in-person or virtually and be heard. The Planning Commission will accept comment at the Tuesday, June 20 hearing.

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 20, 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 8512 Spurgeon Creek Rd. SE, Olympia, WA 98513 have submitted an Open Space Tax Program application for enrollment under the Significant Wildlife Habitat Area 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.