OLYMPIA – Nov. 28, 2018 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will have its annual two-day planning meet next week at Cama Beach Historical State Park.
The planning meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 5, and will conclude at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Cama Center in Cama Beach Historical State Park, 1880 S.W. Camano Drive, Camano Island. The public is invited to all meetings of the Commission; however, there is no Commission action taken, and no public comment will be heard.
The meeting agenda includes:
- Year-in-review report
- Staff update on current projects and initiatives
- Discussion on developing the next agency Strategic Plan
- Director’s evaluation process and executive session for evaluation
- 2019 staff work plans and priorities
- Commission 2019 priorities
- Legal updates from the agency’s assistant attorney general
- A commission and staff roundtable session
Commission tours and events during the week
Commission members will gather at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec., 7, to tour Bridle Trails State Park, 5300 116th Ave. N.W., Kirkland. Following the tour, they will attend an event at noon Friday, Dec. 7, at the Saint Edward State Park Seminary Building, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore.
News media contact:
Virginia Painter, Communications Director, (360) 902-8562
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About Washington State Parks
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
News release number: 18-075