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Kittitas County commissioners ratify letter backing I‑90 corridor expansion
Summary
On June 23, 2025 the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners voted 2‑0 to approve and ratify the chairman's signature on a letter to the Washington State Department of Transportation expressing appreciation for and support of the proposed I‑90 Corridor Expansion project.
The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners voted 2‑0 on June 23, 2025 to approve and ratify a letter to the Washington State Department of Transportation expressing appreciation for and support of the proposed I‑90 Corridor Expansion.
Commissioner Brett Wachsmith moved to approve and ratify the chairman's signature on the letter, and Vice‑Chair Cory Wright seconded the motion. With Chairman Laura Osiadacz excused from the meeting, the motion carried with a 2‑0 vote.
The minutes record the action as a routine ratification of the chairman's signature rather than a separate substantive change to county policy. The letter was described in the minutes as conveying appreciation and support for the proposed corridor expansion; no additional details about the letter's language or requested commitments from WSDOT appear in the minutes.
Votes at a glance • Motion: "Approve and ratify the Chairman's signature on a letter to the Washington State Department of Transportation expressing appreciation and support of the proposed I‑90 Corridor Expansion project." — Moved by Commissioner Brett Wachsmith; seconded by Vice‑Chair Cory Wright. Outcome: carried 2‑0; Chairman Osiadacz excused.
Next steps and context The minutes do not record further debate, amendments, or requests for follow‑up; they reflect the county's formal expression of support by way of the ratified letter. The county did not record any additional directives to staff related to the letter in these minutes.
