Code enforcement officer reports backlog down from about 350 cases to 96

Sep 14, 2026

Kittitas County code enforcement officer Laura Lucas told commissioners she inherited roughly 350 open cases in 2024 and has reduced the open caseload to 96, with one abatement pending judicial review.

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Kittitas County commissioners heard an update from the county's code enforcement officer on Monday showing a substantial reduction in the department's backlog. "So as of 2024, I took over the position, with about 350 cases in various stages of open. Happy to say as of today, we're down with 96 cases," Laura Lucas said as she introduced the team's progress.

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