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Kittitas County Chamber updates commissioners on ADO projects and flags reduced funding
Summary
At a special April 28 meeting, Amy McGuffin of the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce updated the Board of Commissioners on Associate Development Organization projects and reviewed 2021–2029 budgets, noting reduced revenues and urging the commissioners to discuss ADO priorities going forward.
Vice-Chairman Brett Wachsmith convened a special meeting of the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce on April 28, 2026. Amy McGuffin, executive director of the chamber, presented an update on the county’s Associate Development Organization (ADO) initiatives and reviewed recent budget trends.
McGuffin outlined active ADO projects and outreach efforts, including work on Thorp Mill, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) outreach, a State of the Community forum, the America 250 Yakima River Access Plan focused on Yakima River access, workforce development and career-technical-education partnerships with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Choose Kittitas County/EDD outreach effort, and nominations for additional Opportunity Zone tracts. "I will continue to provide updates on these programs as they progress," McGuffin said.
She reviewed ADO budgets covering 2021–2029 and reported "significant reductions" in funding tied to an allocated ".09" revenue item recorded in the minutes; the transcript does not specify the units or exact measure for that figure. Because of reduced revenues, McGuffin urged the commissioners to discuss and prioritize which ADO programs should continue under constrained resources.
McGuffin also reaffirmed that several strategic-plan initiatives remain priorities for the ADO: an Accelerator Program, an Innovation Center, plans for a technical school, and micro‑certification programs aimed at professional development. The record indicates she will provide follow-up updates as those efforts advance.
No formal motions or votes on ADO funding or project priorities were recorded in the meeting minutes. The meeting concluded at 3:04 p.m.
