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Public works urges broader transportation section in comp plan; commissioners raise concerns about Woodland Port tax-increment district
Summary
Public works staff proposed a more robust transportation element in the comprehensive plan to guide future corridors and alternate routes; commissioners expressed support for planning but voiced concern about a proposed Woodland Port tax-increment district that could divert tax revenue from county roads and special districts.
Commissioner Susan told the board public works has begun reviewing the county comprehensive plan's transportation section and urged a more robust, concept-level approach to guide long-term road corridors and alternate routes.
"I really wanna know how the board would like us to be looking at this moving forward," Susan said, asking whether the department should prepare high-level guidance in-house or hire a consultant. She said the county — a non‑GMA (Growth Management Act) county — is not legally required to meet the stricter transportation requirements of GMA counties but could benefit from clearer guidance to avoid…
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