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Pasco planning commission begins comprehensive plan update; staff outlines bilingual outreach and countywide policy review
Summary
City staff told the Planning Commission the comprehensive-plan update will prioritize bilingual outreach and coordination with Franklin County; staff proposed being a liaison to council, and commissioners raised questions about joint meetings and open‑meeting rules.
City of Pasco Community and Economic Development Director Cindy Miller told the Planning Commission the city is beginning its comprehensive‑plan update and intends extensive public outreach, including a goal that 50% of participants be Spanish speakers. Miller said staff will run a mix of in‑person and online activities, bilingual workshops, a “hidden gems” mapping exercise and youth outreach with the school district to gather community visioning input.
The work matters because the comprehensive plan guides land use, housing and infrastructure choices for the next 20 years and must show how Pasco will meet state requirements for housing capacity across income bands and address climate hazards. Miller said the city has hired consultants and will use a mix of in‑house staff and contractors to carry out fall outreach through next year and aims to present the draft plan for adoption after state review.
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