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Commission Approves 2026 Work Plan

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Commission Approves 2026 Work Plan

The commission approved its 2026 work plan by a 7-0 vote, with staff asked to arrange the work in chronological order by due date.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission approves $6,700 in community funding

The commission approved $6,700 in 2026 spending: $1,200 for music at the Juneteenth Celebration, $1,500 for the America250 Community Picnic, and $4,000 for grants. The motion passed 5-0.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Commission Creates Work Plan Subcommittee

The commission voted 6-0 to create a subcommittee to work with staff on a proposed work plan and spending plan. Judd Grey will chair the subcommittee, with Phil Backlund and M. Eliatamby-O’Brien also interested in serving.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission Rejects America 250 Funding Request

The commission voted 5-2 against spending $1,500 on the Kittitas County America 250 Celebration while developing a plan for its remaining $8,500. Members also reviewed a racial-disparate-impacts memo for the Comprehensive Plan update and gave feedback on a community survey in development.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission Advances Equity-Focused Name Change

The commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council rename it the Access, Equity, and Engagement Commission. Staff planned to present the draft code changes to the Council on March 16, 2026, with a second reading scheduled for April 6 if approved.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Commission Plans Next Equity Work

The commission will develop a work plan based on its recent joint study-session discussion, including broader outreach, expanded listening tours, and clearer feedback channels with the City Council. Recommended changes to Chapter 1.88 are planned for City Council consideration at its second February meeting, followed by a commission briefing in March.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission Names Plan Update Liaisons

Commissioners volunteered to advise on the climate and housing chapters of Ellensburg’s Comprehensive Plan periodic update. The commission also prepared for a January 20 joint study session with the City Council focused largely on commission activities and Council direction.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Commission Approves 2025 Annual Report

The Commission approved its amended 2025 Annual Report and voted 4-0 to forward it to the Ellensburg City Council. It also approved $150 for member name plates and began planning for a Juneteenth 2026 event.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Commission Advances Alternate Chapter 9 Draft

The commission voted 4-0 to approve an alternate draft of Chapter 9 of Ellensburg’s comprehensive plan and forward it to the City Council with an explanatory letter. The draft and letter were targeted for the Council’s December 1 meeting and a related public hearing.

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Commission Opposes Proposed Chapter 9 Changes

The commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the Planning Commission reject the proposed Chapter 9 changes, allowing the commission to provide input and share concerns. Staff was directed to forward the recommendation by 6 p.m. on November 12, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 17, 2025

Commission Reviews Comprehensive Plan Options

The commission discussed six options for Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25-02 and how it could provide feedback to the City Council; no formal action was taken at the retreat.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Commission Chooses Representatives for Plan Review

The commission voted 5-0 to designate Amber Hoefer and M. Eliatamby-O’Brien to work with City staff on reviewing feedback from the October 4 Common Ground Workshop ahead of an October 17 retreat.

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