Commissioners to hear update on U.S. 12 project

By Terry Murry on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners meets at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday). The meeting is streamed live on the commissioners’ page of the county website.

The board will hear an update on the U.S. 12 Nine Mile to French Glen Improvement Plan. The completion date for that project is the summer of 2023.

They will also consider a proposal to offer the administrative director of the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health a salary that’s above the mid-range level.

Fair Manager Greg Lybeck will report on a number of items for the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds rental income for the prior year was more than $177,000 and the projected loss on rentals for January through April will be almost $81,000.

Those who are unable to watch the streamed version of the meeting can call 408-418-9388 and enter access code 146 784 0290.

Editor’s note: This post was changed to reflect the time of the meeting to be 11 a.m. due to weather.