Materials Management Plan schedule set with public hearing in October

Aug 6, 2026

Staff outlined a schedule for the Materials Management Plan: Planning Committee vote Aug. 20, BPW review Sept. 3, BPW public hearing on Oct. 1, and Board of Commissioners voting in November; staff said Kent County ranks among the top 10% of counties on process timing compared to state requirements.

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Department staff presented a timeline for finalizing the Materials Management Plan: Planning Committee final draft target Aug. 20, 2026; tentative Board of Public Works review Sept. 3; public hearing at the BPW meeting Oct. 1; and anticipated Board of Commissioners vote in November. Commissioner Kris Pachla asked how the county timeline compares to state requirements and was told Kent County is among the top 10% of counties in process pace.

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