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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON CONFERENCE ROOM SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 1:00 PM JULY 14, 2026
Board members present: Vice-Chairman, Brett Wachsmith; Commissioner,
Laura Osiadacz. Chairman Cory Wright-Excused.
Others: Jodi Larsen, Office Administrator; Amy McGuffin, Executive
Director, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: NONE SPECIAL MEETING CHAMBER CEO-ADO UPDATE COMMISSIONERS
At 1:00 p.m., Vice-Chairman Wachsmith opened a Special Meeting with
the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
Amy McGuffin, Executive Director of the Kittitas County Chamber of
Commerce, provided the Board with an update on the Associate
Development Organization’s (ADO) current projects and funding. Ms.
McGuffin reported that, with the ADO’s assistance, more than $36
million in grant funding has been awarded to Kittitas County. These
funds have supported more than 253 businesses, served 439 students
through eight youth summits, and supported more than 142 meetings
and planning sessions with over 93 engaged partners.
Ms. McGuffin also reviewed upcoming plans for the Thorp Mill site.
Applications are being pursued for capital funding, RCO grants, and
.09 funds. The proposed plans include clearing trees and making the
property available for day use and camping.
The Board discussed with the ADO the possibility of hosting a
student “Community Civic Day” at the Courthouse. The event would
provide students an opportunity to tour County offices, learn about
the roles and responsibilities of different departments, and
understand how elected officials serve and impacts to the County.
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
The meeting concluded at 2:00 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Jodi Larsen Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman