During public comment, Bruce Singleton, who identified himself as secretary of Callus Game and Anglers, disputed a commissioner’s earlier statement that the county shooting range had declined by “thousands” in attendance. Singleton supplied annual shooter counts for 2020–2024 and said recent years show stable or increasing use.

“2020, we had 4,097 shooters. 2023, we had 5,470. 2024, we had 6,172,” Singleton said, adding that the 2024 total included an estimated 600 people from a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife event and that the club typically contributes $35,000–$40,000 a year in fees to the county. He emphasized the role of volunteers in running events and hunter education programs.

A commissioner responded that his earlier comment referred to participation trends since the range opened 10–15 years ago rather than to the past five years. The exchange left the factual question of long‑term attendance change unresolved in the meeting: the club challenged the county’s data source and asked for a fuller review.

Commissioners said they value the range as a community asset used by schools, youth programs and law enforcement, but emphasized they want it to cover operating costs and not rely on ongoing subsidies. They said further discussions are scheduled with park staff and range representatives to identify options that could preserve events and volunteer involvement while addressing cost concerns.

Why this matters: the range supports hunter education and local law enforcement training and generates fee revenue, but commissioners said current financial arrangements result in a county subsidy the board would like to reduce.

What's next: staff and range representatives will meet to share detailed attendance and financial records and to explore operating alternatives, with the board continuing deliberations at a follow‑up meeting.