Jefferson County commissioners plan two special meetings

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct two special meetings this week.

The commissioners will conduct a coordination meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday.

The hybrid meeting is at the commissioners chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

To view the meeting live go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.”

To join the meeting online go to https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 937-7784-1705#.

The commissioners will discuss strategic plan implementation, hear a financial update from Judy Shepherd and conduct a roundtable conversation.

The full agenda is expected to be posted at www.co.jefferson.wa.us under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.”

The commissioners also will meet jointly with the Jefferson County Planning Commission at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The hybrid meeting is in the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road, Sequim.

To join the meeting online visit https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 937-7784-1705#.

The joint meeting will discuss the annual report and work plan for 2024 and 2025 and will discuss process improvements for 2024.

Public comments for either meeting can be emailed to jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us; comments may also be made via Zoom or telephone.

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