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Omak council adopts Complete Streets ordinance to pursue state funding
Summary
The Omak City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1966 on June 1, 2026, establishing a Complete Streets Program to govern streets, sidewalks and public places and to enable the city to apply for Complete Streets funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation Improvement Board.
The Omak City Council on June 1 unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1966 to establish a Complete Streets Program for city streets, sidewalks and public places. Member Michelle Gaines moved the ordinance with Member Nattalie Cariker seconding; Public Works Director Wayne Beetchenow told the Council the ordinance will allow the city to apply for Complete Streets funding through the Washington State Department of Transportation Improvement Board.
Advocates of Complete Streets policies generally say the approach lets jurisdictions seek grants that support multimodal improvements; Beetchenow framed the ordinance as a funding-enabling step rather than an immediate construction plan. The Council approved the ordinance without discussion. The ordinance adoption was recorded as a unanimous vote.
