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.

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  • 07/19/2024 - News Release - Swim Advisory for Belfair State Park and Twanoh State Park Mason County Public Health and Human Services warns visitors not to swim at either Belfair State Park or Twanoh State Park after receiving sample results with high enterococci bacteria. Warning signs have been posted at both state parks near swim area entrances. While the beaches are not closed until confirmation sampling is performed, health officials recommend people and pets stay out of the water.
  • 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.
  • 07/11/2024 - News Release - Burn Restrictions - By Proclamation by the State Commissioner of Public Lands, effective immediately all outdoor burning including campfires and charcoal briquettes are restricted through September 30, 2024. This date may be shortened or extended depending on fire conditions. Please note these restrictions do not apply to pizza ovens, smokers, propane fire pits or propane bar-b-ques. This ban is prompted by multiple wildfires that are actively burning across the state. Your cooperation in keeping Mason County fire safe is appreciated.
  • 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
  • 05/20/2024 - News Release - Mason County Fire Protection District No. 12 Commissioner Vacancies

    The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking individuals interested in serving as a Mason County Fire Protection District No. 12 Commissioner (FPD # 12) for Position 1 and 3. The appointed persons shall serve until qualified individuals are elected in 2025. For verification of eligibility, please contact the Mason County Auditor’s Office Elections Department (360) 427-9670 ext. 470. The Mason County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to interview applicants and potentially appoint two individuals to serve as Mason County Fire Protection District No. 12 Commissioners. Parties interested in being appointed to these positions may obtain an application at the Mason County Commissioner’s Office at 411 N 5th Street, Shelton; call (360) 427-9670 ext. 419; or contact McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board at msmith@masoncountywa.gov. Please submit your application to the County Commissioner’s Office or Clerk of the Board no later than noon on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

  • 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.
  • 03/13/2024 - News Release - Herbicide Maintenance Program Notice - Public Works will begin the spring application of herbicides for vegetation along County roads, weather permitting, in April. For a detailed list of roads effected, please visit the Public Works Herbicide Spray Program page (https://www.masoncountywa.gov/forms/public-works/index.php). Property owners adjacent to the areas being sprayed, and do not want spraying to take place, may enroll in the "Owner Will Maintain" program by contacting Public Works at ext. 450. Property owners already enrolled in the program do not need to re-enroll.
  • 03/13/2024 - News Release - Mason County Board of Equalization Membership - The Board of Equalization (BOE) is seeking applicants to fill a "Regular Member Position" and an "Alternate Member Position". The BOE is a three-member board whose responsibility is to ensure that all property valuations are at 100% of market value, so an equitable tax assessment can be established.
  • 2/05/2024 - News Release - Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials - The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications to fill positions on the Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. The general purpose of the Commission is to set the salaries of the County Commissioners and the elected Auditor, Assessor, Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, and Treasurer. The Commission will consist of ten members with six of the ten being randomly selected from registered voters by the County Auditor. The remaining four Commission members must be a resident of Mason County and shall be appointed by the County Commissioners. The persons selected for these positions shall have experience in the field of personnel management or a related field.

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