HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report National County Government MonthKITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: February 16, 2021
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a Letter to Kittitas County Teachers Regarding
National County Government Month in April 2021.
BACKGROUND: For many years, the Kittitas County Board of
Commissioners office has held a coloring/drawing contest
for children in grades K-5 in recognition of National
County Government Month which is held in April 2021.
INTERACTION: The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners theme for this
year’s coloring/drawing contest is “I Love Kittitas County
Because….”. This is the same theme as the National
Association of Counties contest as well. The Kittitas
County Board of Commissioners office encourages all
children in grades K-5 to participate in the contest in
recognition of National County Government Month and
entries received will be hung around the Courthouse
hallways. This is always a highlight of the year for both
citizens and County employees when they see all talented
artwork displayed from the children in Kittitas County.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize Board signature on a letter to
teachers in Kittitas County inviting and encouraging all
children in grades K-5 to participate in a coloring/drawing
contest in recognition of National County Government
Month in April 2021.
HANDLING: BOCC Staff to send out letters to elementary schools.
BOCC staff to request IT to post onto the County website.
ATTACHMENTS: Letter to Teachers & Blank Coloring Page.
LEAD STAFF: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board