Kittitas County keeps REET II funds intact, directs staff to analyze future projects

Jan 15, 2026

Commissioners directed staff to analyze road fund trends, parks programming, and facilities projects before reallocating REET II funds; potential projects discussed included pit toilets at Ryan Thompson Park and design work for Stone Road and Manastash.

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During the Jan. 15 finance study session, Kittitas County staff reviewed options for using Real Estate Excise Tax (REET II) funds and the county’s parks and road funding outlook. Josh Frederickson presented current parks fund balances and possible projects, including a pit toilet at Ryan Thompson Park and design work for Stone Road and Manastash.

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