HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution Adopting the Kittitas County Economic Development Plan
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION
NO.: 2023-
ADOPTING THE KITTITAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS: Kittitas County, in conjunction and discussion with the Kittitas County
Conference of Governments, partnered with the City of Ellensburg to hire
a consultant, TIP Strategies, to develop a joint economic development
strategic plan with implementation actions to guide economic
development efforts in the region; and
WHEREAS: The consultant used a three-phase planning model (discovery, opportunity,
and implementation) to develop the plan. The discovery phase is designed
to emphasize the process of learning what makes the community unique.
The opportunity phase ensures a focus on the big idea (or ideas) that will
contribute to the community’s economic vitality and garner widespread
support for the planning process. The implementation phase focuses on the
desired outcome and the steps needed to translate ideas into action; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan is intended to
be a five-year plan to guide actions and investments and be revisited on a
regular basis to take advantage of market conditions and opportunities;
and
WHEREAS: The Strategic Action Plan is a key component of the Kittitas County
Economic Development Strategic Plan, and executing the wide range of
actions needed to positively impact the community’s economic vitality
requires extensive collaboration and cohesion among local stakeholders in
the coming years.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Board of County Commissioners hereby
adopts the Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan, attached hereto, and
commits to working collaboratively across the region to collectively foster a more vibrant
and resilient economy for our county’s citizens and businesses.
ADOPTED this day of 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Julie A. Kjorsvik