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County commission public
hearings on tap in March
The Board of Mason County Commissioners
scheduled three public hearings for next month
during recent regular business meetings in Shelton.
The first public hearing takes place no earlier
than 9:15 a.m. during the commission’s March 3
meeting. There, the public will have the chance to
weigh in on a proposed rezoning from Village Com-
mercial to Multifamily Medium Density of several
adjacent land parcels totaling 8.66 acres within
the Allyn Urban Growth Area. According to BOCC
materials, the multiple owners within the property
group are supportive of the rezoning. If approved,
the rezoning will be considered an amendment to
county development regulations and not a change
to the Mason County Comprehensive Plan.
The second public hearing, scheduled to start
no earlier than 9:15 a.m. during the commission’s
March 17 meeting, will be to consider the surplus of
a 0.34-acre land parcel of as an intergovernmental
exchange with the Port of Hoodsport for use as a
septic drain field for community restrooms.
During Tuesday’s Board of Mason County Corn—
missioners meeting, the board approved scheduling
a public hearing, also March 17, to consider supple-
mental appropriations and amendments to the
county’s 2020 budget. At that hearing, the BOCC
will consider $274,162 in total adjustments to au—
thorized expenditure appropriations to the general
fund, and $976,823 in adjustments to authorized
expenditure appropriations to other funds.
To learn more about the hearings, visit the ‘
county website at www.co.mason.Wa.us or call the
office of the Board of Mason County Commissioners
at 360-427-9670, ext. 419.
[Native American group
recognizes Rep. Kilmer
The National Congress of American Indians
(NCAI) honored US. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Gig
Harbor) on Feb. 12 with its 2020 Congressional
Leadership Award.
Kilmer, who represents Washington’s 6th Con-
gressional District, encompassing the entire Olym-
pic Peninsula, most of the Kitsap Peninsula and
part of the City of Tacoma, received the honor for
his work in creating economic opportunity in tribal
communities and advocating for reforms ensuring
the US. government is more responsive to tribal
needs, according to a news release issued last week
by Kilmer’s office. Kilmer represents 11 native
tribes in the district.
“Each of the sovereign nations I represent has
their own unique culture, traditions, and stories
that add important threads to the fabric of our
region and our nation. Their willingness to share
their stories, to educate me, to work with me to
build a brighter futhre, gives me hope,” Kilmer '
said in the release. “For generations, the federal
government has failed to uphold the promises made
to Native Americans in our region and across the
country. I’m working to change that and I’m com-
mitted to doing all that I can to ensure the federal
government honors its trust and treaty obligations.
Additionally, NCAI recognized Kilmer for his lead-
ership on the US. House of Representatives’ Appro-
priations Committee and supporting legislation that
respects tribal sovereignty.
Vouchers available
for May free dump day
The United Way of Mason County has vouchers
available for 2020’s first free dump day, scheduled
for May 22, thanks to a partnership with Mason
County and Republic Services.
Vouchers redeemable on May 22 at the county’s
Shelton Transfer Station, 501 W. Eells Hill Road,
New Shelton City
Council member
Shelton City Clerk Donna Nault, right, swears in new Shelton
City Council member Megan Fiess on Tuesday evening at the
council’s regular meeting in Shelton. The council selected
Fiess from among six candidates on Feb. 1 1 to fill a vacant
seat following the resignation of Mayor Bob Rogers due to
family matters. Journal photo by Gordon Weeks
are available first-come, first-serve. Vouchers are
available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through
Friday at the United Way of Mason County office,
536 W. Railroad Ave., Shelton. . ‘
To receive a voucher, customers must complete re-
quired paperwork, have valid identification and proof
of a Mason County address. Vouchers are good for
disposal of up to 1,000 pounds of household garbage.
For questions, contact the United Way of Mason
County at 360—426-4999 or visit the county’s Utili—
ties and Waste Management/Solid Waste website at
https://www.c0.mason.wa.us/forms/utw/index.php.
For rules and regulations about household garbage,
call 360-427-5271.
I Compiled by repOrter Michael Heinbach
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