Commissioners Agendas and Minutes

Our Commission meetings are live streamed at Mason Web TV and we will accept public comment via email – msmith@masoncountywa.gov; or mail to Commissioners Office, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584; or call 360-427-9670 ext. 419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via your telephone, please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners’ office no later than 4 p.m. the Friday before the meeting.

What's New

  • 09/15/2023 3:40PM - News Release - Burn ban update - Due to improving atmospheric conditions, on Friday September 15, the Dept. of Natural Resources rescinded its ban on recreational fires which are now allowed provided they are in a concrete, metal or stone fire pit or bar-b-que. This also includes charcoal cooking fires in bar-b-ques. In accordance with its Burn Restriction Policy and to maintain consistency throughout the rest of the County, the Mason County Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted its ban on recreational fires for those lands in the County not under DNR jurisdiction effective immediately. Please note residential burning (the burning of yard clippings, leaves, branches, etc.) and is still prohibited. Your cooperation keeping Mason County fire safe is appreciated.
  • 09/05/2023 - New RFP - Sandhill Park Playground Equipment - Notice is hereby given that Mason County Parks & Trails Department will receive sealed bids for the installation of playground equipment at Mason County Sandhill Park, 1000 North East Sandhill Road, Belfair, Washington. 98528.
  • 08/24/2023 - New RFQ - Community Justice Center - The Mason County Board of County Commissioners invites qualified firms to submit their qualifications for the development of a study document to guide the construction of a Community Justice Center. This center will comprise of a county jail, a mental health facility, and a substance use disorder facility all situated on a single campus. The aim is to design these facilities in a way that maximizes resource sharing and enhances the rehabilitation prospects for both incarcerated individuals and the general public.
  • 08/23/2023 - New - As of August 24th, 2023, the UNCERTIFIED 2024 assessed values are available online at our website and are subject to change. You will receive a corrected Notice of Value if your value is corrected due to new construction, destroyed property, manifest error, segregation, or sales review. These are based upon property values as of January 1, 2023, and will be used when calculating property tax obligations payable in 2024. The Assessor is required by state law to appraise property at 100% of market value. If you have questions or concerns, you are welcome to come in or call, or use the Email Us link at the bottom of the page.
  • 08/23/2023 - New - Mason County Assessor News - Notice of Value
  • 08/23/2023 - New - As of August 24th, 2023, the UNCERTIFIED 2024 assessed values are available online at our website and are subject to change. You will receive a corrected Notice of Value if your value is corrected due to new construction, destroyed property, manifest error, segregation, or sales review. These are based upon property values as of January 1, 2023, and will be used when calculating property tax obligations payable in 2024. The Assessor is required by state law to appraise property at 100% of market value. If you have questions or concerns, you are welcome to come in or call, or use the Email Us link at the bottom of the page.
  • 8/16/2023 - News Release - Burn Ban Update - In accordance with a policy of the Mason County Commissioners to use the National Fire Danger Rating System to regulate burn activities and be consistent with the Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), effective 1201 AM on Thursday Aug 17 at 1201 AM, the fire danger level in Mason County will be elevated to the “Extreme” level. Under this condition, all fires pose a serious threat and can quickly develop into a high intensity blaze which makes suppression very difficult and dangerous to firefighters. Please note that because all open burning activities that use wood, charcoal, pellets, etc. are already restricted, there is no change to the burn restrictions currently in effect and propane grills, propane cooking appliances and propane fire pits will still be allowed. The public is encouraged to use this opportunity to exercise extra diligence to maintain fire safety in their home as well as any outdoor activities. Your cooperation in helping keep Mason County fire safe this fire season is appreciated.
  • 8/15/2023 - News Release - Mason County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the Noxious Weed Control Board. Members serve four-year terms, each representing one of five designated weed control districts in the County. At least three members must be engaged in the primary production of agricultural products, such as livestock, crops, shellfish, timber, or Christmas trees.
  • 7/31/2023 - New RFP - Custodial Services - Through this Request for Proposals (RFP) Mason County (County) is seeking the services of a well-qualified company (Contractor or Proposer) to provide janitorial services for County facilities. Mason County has facilities located throughout the County. Our current contact for janitorial services ends December 31, 2023. Services will be provided in the Shelton, Washington area except for the Sheriff's north precinct and the Public Works Building located in Belfair, Washington.
  • 06/20/2023 - News Release - Housing and Behavioral Health Advisory Board Citizen Opening - The Board of County Commissioners are seeking applications to fill one community position representing District 3 to serve a four-year term. The Board is looking for a community member with an interest in public health, mental health, substance use disorder, homelessness, and/or affordable housing. The Board typically meets once per month on the fourth Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 5/26/2023 - New RFP - 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update and EIS - Mason County Department of Community Development is requesting proposals from qualified multidisciplinary consultants to assist the County in updating is Comprehensive Plan for the 2025-2045 Periodic Update cycle. 
  • 5/25/2023 - News Release - Mason County is moving to the CodeRed Emergency Notification System. To receive emergency and important information pertaining to Mason County we encourage all residents and businesses to go to the Emergency Alert Notification Signup and enter your contact information, including additional phone numbers, and text and email addresses, or text “MASONALERT” to 99411 to receive the link directly to your mobile phone and sign up from there.
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  • 5/24/2023 - News Release - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Membership - Mason County is seeking applicants to fill a spending position for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). "Spenders" are persons involved in activities that are authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue. LTAC reviews and makes recommendations to the Commissioners for awarding the lodging tax.
  • 5/9/2023 - News Release - Herbicide Maintenance Program Notice - Mason County Public Works has begun the spring application of herbicides for vegetation control along County roads (weather permitting). Property owners adjacent to areas that will be sprayed and do not want spraying to take place can enroll in the "Owner Will Maintain" program by contacting Public Works. Property owners who have already enrolled and designated their property as "No Spray" will not need to contact Public Works. - 2023 Herbicide spraying for vegetation control - Road List
  • 4/21/2023 - New - Do you know your hazard areas? Mason County Emergency Management has completed the Risk Assessment portion of the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Please take time to review the maps and data. Contact Tammi Wright, Sr. EM Coordinator, at tammiw@masoncountywa.gov or (360) 427-7535 with any questions or comments.
  • 4/13/2023 - New - The SBA has approved the Governor’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration request for the December 2022 severe weather and flooding. Below you will find links to the Press Release, Declaration, and Fact Sheets. Businesses affected by the December 2022 storms can apply for an SBA loan by January 12, 2024.
  • 3/03/2023 - News Release - Shoreline Master Program User Guide - Community input is needed in developing a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) User Guide to better convey regulatory provisions, mitigation requirements, and development allowances within shoreline jurisdiction. Shoreline jurisdiction roughly includes areas 200 feet landward and in-water marine shorelines, lakes 20 acres or greater, rivers of a certain size and associated wetlands. This guide will be made available as an interactive online website on the County Community Development webpage.
  • 12/15/2022 - New - Belfair Bypass/Freight Corridor Update - The Department of Transportation (DOT) has been working on the freight corridor project for years that will be a great benefit to Belfair - a new freight corridor through the area intended to ease traffic on the main route through the area. DOT expects construction to begin in 2026, with the road opening in 2028.

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