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.
- Week of December 9th, 2024 - Briefing Meeting Agenda
- Week of December 9th, 2024 - Briefing Meeting Packet
- No Regular Meetings Scheduled
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Note: Mason County is moving back to Zoom for its briefing and regular meetings.
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What's New
- 12/05/2024 - News Release -
Planning Advisory Commission Vacancy
Mason County is seeking a motived individual to serve on the Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) to play a crucial role in updating the County's Comprehensive Plan which outlines the vision and goals for the County's future growth and development. Currently, there is one open seat represented as an "at-large" position. PAC is a seven-member board appointed to advise the Commissioners on policies related to amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, Resource Ordinance, and other development regulations including rezone applications. PAC typically meets once a month on the 3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m. To apply:https://www.cognitoforms.com/MasonCounty2/AdvisoryBoardApplication - 11/06/2024 - News Release -
2025 Annual Heritage Grant Cycle Open
The Historic Preservation Commission announced the opening of the 2025 Heritage Grant cycle for a total of $20,000. Grants in amounts up to $5,000 may be awarded to qualified organizations for professional development, public education, small capital projects, collections management, heritage investigations and historic preservation. This is a reimbursement grant with a six-month project period. For more information, please view the full news release. - 11/06/2024 - News Release -
2025 Solid Waste Rate Increases
All Mason County transfer and drop box stations will increase by 3.1% beginning January 1, 2025 per the August-to-August Consumer Price Index (CPI U) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Area. For more information on rates, please view the full news release. - 11/06/2024 - News Release -
Clean Water District Annual Water Quality Report
Public Health and Human Services published the Annual Water Quality Report for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This report describes the work of Clean Water District staff, surface water quality monitoring data, and changes in shellfish growing area classifications for the portions of Mason County that flow into Hood Canal and South Puget Sound. View the full report at (https://masoncountywa.gov/forms/Env_Health/2024-water-quality-report.pdf). - 11/06/2024 - News Release - Rasor Road, Road Improvement District Public Meeting
Rasor Road Preliminary Road Improvement District Meeting - The Mason County Public Works Department invites you to join us for a public meeting to discuss the RID proposal for connecting County Rasor Road West to the private section of Rasor Road, up to SR3.
We encourage your participation in this interactive meeting! Your feedback is important.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons at North Mason High School 150 E North Mason School Road Belfair, WA 98528.
Take our Survey - 10/29/2024 - News Release - Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board Openings -
- 10/29/2024 - News Release - Mason County Recognizes 22 Employees for Years of Service - Mason County proudly recognizes 22 employees for celebrating work anniversaries of 10 years or more!
- 10/21/2024 - News Release - Mason County Treasurer, Lisa Frazier, would like to remind the taxpayers that 2nd half property tax payments for the year 2024 are due on or before Thursday, October 31, 2024.
You may come into the Treasurer’s office at 411 N 5th St., Bldg. 1 (2nd Floor) and pay in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or use the drive-up payment drop box located in the alley.
Payments must be postmarked no later than October 31st, 2024, to be considered on time and avoid interest charges. Postmarks and delivery can be delayed when using USPS to mail payment(s), please mail early.
Delinquent interest will be charged for payments beginning Friday, November 1st, 2024. - 10/04/2024 - News Release - With the recent atmospheric conditions bringing additional moisture to the area, Mason County will be lifting all burn restrictions effect immediately, allowing for Residential and Permitted Land Clearing burns. Please note that if you live in the Urban Growth Areas of Allyn, Belfair, or Shelton, only Recreational Burning is allowed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Fire Marshal at 360-427-9670, extension 309.
- 09/17/2024 - Notice - Mason County is seeking proposals (Request for Qualifications – RFQ) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the possible acquisition of Mason Lake Camp currently owned by the Green Diamond Resource Company. Property location is 1052 E Mason Lake Drive W, Grapeview, WA.
- 08/27/24 - News Release - Public Health Vital Records & Community Health is moving to a new location! Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Vital Records and Community health will be operating at a new location at 2300 Kati Court, Suite A, Shelton. The programs and services located at the new building include:
- Vital Records (Birth Certificates & Death Certificates)
- Community Health:
- Communicable Disease
- Maternal Child Health
- Behavioral Health (Mental Health & Substance Use)
- Homeless Response System
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Health Education
- 08/27/24 - News Release - Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees vacancy - The TRL Board of Trustees is seeking an applicant to complete a term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2031. The TRL Board of Trustees is a five-county rural library district (Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston), made up of seven members appointed by the County Commissioners. This is an unpaid position, although travel and board-related expenses are reimbursed.
- 08/27/24 - News Release - Mason County Parks & Trails and Public Works will be doing maintenance repairs to the Latimer's Landing float system and resurfacing the head of the boat ramp at various times during the months of September and October 2024. Exact dates are still to be determined dependent on scheduling and will be posted here 48 hours in advance.
- 08/16/2024 - News Release - Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Membership Openings - Mason County is looking for volunteers to join SWAC. This committee reviews and advises on solid waste and special waste management, including disposal rates, options, waste reduction, recycling, hazardous waste, and composting. Currently, representatives are needed for Commissioner Districts 1 and 2. Members serve a three-year term, with monthly meetings.
- 08/16/2024 - News Release - Transportation Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Panel (TIP-CAP) Membership Openings - Mason County is looking for volunteers to join TIP-CAP. This panel will assess the county’s transportation needs and propose an improvement plan to the Board of Mason County Commissioners. The role involves a two-year commitment with one evening meeting per month, each lasting about two hours. The Commissioners will use the TIP-CAP’s plan to guide road construction and other transportation projects over the next six years.
- 07/15/2024 - News Release - Mason County Community Engagement Board is seeking members - This board was established to address truancy issues by providing a supportive forum for families to identify and overcome barriers regarding school attendance. Through collaboration with schools and community resources, the Board aims to prevent formal court proceedings by resolving issues at the community level.
- 06/04/2024 - News Release - 2025 Mason County Comprehensive Plan Community Vision Survey - Mason County is in the process of evaluating and updating the County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations as required per the Growth Management Act under RCW 36.70A.130. Additional information is needed from the public to help shape the direction of the Comprehensive Plan and how Mason County communities take shape over the 2025 to 2045 period. The Community Vision Survey can be found at: bit.ly/masoncountycvs
- 04/01/2024 - Notice of Hearing - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Mason County Building I, Commission Chambers, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 on April 23, 2024, at 9:15 am.
Outreach Public Meetings
April 2, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm Beard's Cove Utility Outreach Public Meeting @ North Mason Highschool Commons
April 9, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm Belfair Utility Outreach Public Meeting @ North Mason Highschool Commons
April 9, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Bay Utility Outreach Public Meeting @ North Mason Highschool Commons
April 16, 2024 - 6pm - 7pm Rustlewood Utility Outreach @ Rustlewood Cabana - 03/13/2024 - News Release - On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee Vacancies - The On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee (OSAC) has vacancies for two citizen positions and one septic designer position. This Committee provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners related to on-site septic system permitting, policy, and regulations.
- 03/13/2024 - News Release - Mason County Board of Health Vacancies - The Board of Health (BOH) has two open positions for "Consumers of Public Health", one open position for "Stakeholder Member", one open position for a member of the Squaxin Island Tribe, and one open position for a member of the Skokomish Indian Tribe.
Useful Links
- State of Washington
- WSDOT Travel Information
- Vehicle Registration (car tabs)
- 2024 County Holiday Closure List
Mission Statement
The mission of Mason County government is to provide essential and mandated services which will preserve and benefit the health, safety, and welfare of the general public in a professional and courteous manner through the effective and equitable management of available public resources.
Mason County government recognizes that its employees and volunteers are the foundation upon which these services are provided.