Skagit County





PRESS RELEASE

September 16, 2024




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Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Skagit County to Host Open House for Climate Element of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

 

Skagit County Planning and Development Services invites the community to an open house on the Climate Element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update on Tuesday, October 1, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School in Mount Vernon. The Comprehensive Plan [ [link removed] ] serves as a vital roadmap for the future growth and development of Skagit County over the next twenty years and acts as a framework to guide the day-to-day land use decisions by elected officials and local government staff.

Washington House Bill (HB) 1181 [ [link removed] ], passed in 2023, amended the Washington Growth Management Act (GMA) to require cities and counties to incorporate policies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhancing climate resilience into their comprehensive plans. The Climate Element will include two key sub-elements:


* Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Sub-Element
* Resilience Sub-Element

The open house will feature engagement activities and educational displays. Skagit County staff and experts will be present to answer questions about the Comprehensive Plan update and discuss how residents can contribute to shaping climate action and resilience strategies.

*Event Details:*

*Date:* Tuesday, October 1st

*Time:* 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

*Location:* Jefferson Elementary School, 1801 E. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed and participate in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update by visiting www.skagitcounty.net/2025CPA [ [link removed] ] or emailing [email protected].

For more information, please contact: Tara Satushek, Senior Planner, at [email protected].

 

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County Commissioners: Lisa Janicki, Peter Browning, Ron Wesen
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Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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