Politics & Government
Washington State Parks Commission To Meet Next Week In Olympia
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its next regular meeting virtually on April 15.
April 6, 2021
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OLYMPIA – April 6, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its next regular meeting virtually on April 15.
In accordance with the governor’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery guidelines and in an effort to limit in-person interactions, the commission meeting will be held via WebEx with a call-in option for those who cannot access the online stream.
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Commission action items include:
- Amending rules for Seashore Conservation Area mining and resource sales.
- Adopting the director’s 2021 performance agreement.
The commission will hear staff reports and updates on:
- State Parks’ 2019-21 biennium operating and capital budget expenditures; 2019-21 Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account (PRSA) revenue; the 2021 supplemental operating budget; and the 2021-23 budget requests.
- The status of the 2021 Legislative Session.
A virtual work session is scheduled the day before the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 14. Work sessions are open to the public; however, there will be no opportunity for public comment, and the commission will not take any formal action.
WHAT
Bi-monthly commission meeting
WHO
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WHEN
Work session
9 a.m. to about 4 p.m.Wednesday, April 14
Regular meeting
9 a.m. to about 4 p.m.Thursday, April 15
WHERE
Work Session WebEx attendee link
Regular Meeting WebEx attendee link
Password for both events: WAP@rks2021
Phone
US Toll: (415) 655-0001Seattle Toll: (206) 207-1700
Work session Access Code: 133 652 5071
Regular meeting Access Code: 133 216 2862
BACKGROUND The commission has six regular meetings a year in pre-determined locations around the state. A complete agenda, including information about opportunities for public comment, is available on State Parks’ website.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is made up of seven citizen volunteers appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The commission is charged with providing policy direction for the agency. Commission meeting agendas are available online.
This press release was produced by Washington State Parks. The views expressed are the author's own.