Commissioners back more training and site visits to improve decision-making

Jul 23, 2026

Commissioners recommended professional development, site visits and brief in-meeting trainings to improve understanding of land-use issues; one commissioner proposed annual field tours and periodic planning conference attendance.

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Commissioners urged investing in continuing education to ensure more informed land-use decisions. One commissioner proposed, "conduct 1 or more field tours annually," citing previous tours (stormwater infrastructure, Sunnyside, WSU-area facilities) as highly informative for evaluating capital projects and zoning implications.

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