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Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Minutes <br /> Kittitas County, Washington <br /> Commissioners' Auditorium <br /> Regular Meeting <br /> MONDAY 1:30 PM JULY 6TH, 2026 <br /> Board Members Present:Joan Neslund, Cassidy Buechle Curtis (Remote), Brett Wachsmith (Chair), <br /> Matthew Stalder, Michael Karraker, Skylar Bisom Rapp,Janine Brodine, Nancy Goodloe <br /> Excused: Bradley Esparza <br /> Others: Emma Madland (Clerk), Robin Read <br /> r <br /> 1. Meeting called to order at 1:32 PM <br /> 2. Citizen Comments: None <br /> 3. Minute Approval: <br /> FM <br /> OTION TO APPRQVE THE MINUTES FOR JUNE 1ST 2026:Janine Brodine moved to approve the <br /> une minutes as presented. Mike Karraker second. All in favor. Motion Carried. <br /> 4. Strategic Planning: <br /> Robin Read reviewed notes from the previous meeting with the committee.They discussed key <br /> themes that were identified and used this to inform next steps.The committee split into 3 small <br /> groups, each one focusing on a goal/strategy. <br /> o Strategy 1: Developing a communications and educational toolkit, including a visual <br /> system map, messaging, and key resources, that municipalities, service providers, and <br /> local organizations can user to share accurate, consistent information about <br /> homelessness,the local response system, and available services. <br /> o Strategy 2: Increase public awareness of available prevention resources and promote <br /> early help-seeking by individuals and families at risk of homelessness <br /> o Strategy 3: Increase the supply and availability of permanent housing options, including <br /> both traditional and non-traditional models, to reflect the diverse needs of individuals <br /> and families. <br /> The small groups worked to identify possible activities or actions that could be taken to complete the <br /> strategy and meet their goals.They gave their worksheets to Robin so that she can compile the results. <br /> Remote participant submitted via email. <br /> 5. Other Business: None <br /> 6. Meeting concluded at 2:30 PM <br /> 1 <br />