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Kitsap Planning Commission adopts 2025 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan with added language on smoke impacts
Summary
The Kitsap County Planning Commission voted to approve the county's 2025 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan after amending the draft to add a sentence noting wildfire smoke's effect on outdoor recreation for vulnerable groups.
The Kitsap County Planning Commission voted June 9 to adopt the county's 2025 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan after adding a short amendment noting that wildfire smoke presents challenges for outdoor recreation for vulnerable groups.
The plan, presented by Alex Wissenski, Parks Director, was described as a six-year strategic plan that guides department goals, policies and the capital facilities program. The commission voted to approve the plan as presented and adopt a one-sentence amendment — moved by Commissioner Adrianne Hampton — that reads in full: "Smoke also presents challenges for outdoor recreation, particularly for vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions." The amendment was adopted and the main motion to approve the PROS plan as amended carried.
The PROS Plan update compiles public input and a long list of prioritized capital projects.…
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