Kittitas County Boards and Committees

Public Lands Advisory Committee

 

The Public Lands Advisory Committee was formed per Resolution 2013-134.  

                                 

It states that outdoor recreation is a key industry to the economic well-being of Kittitas County and with public lands constituting nearly 71% of the total lands area of Kittitas County. Those lands are integral to the industry of outdoor recreation and the public’s ability to access and recreate on those lands is of paramount importance. The Board of County Commissioners desires to work cooperatively with major public lands managers to ensure appropriate access, management of wildlife and natural resources on public lands is consistently available.

On February 4, 2014, members of the PLAC were formally appointed after the Committee was formed by Resolution 2013-134.  Resolution 2015-086 created “term” limits for the members.

Members

Position Name Agency Term Expiration Term Length
1. Emily Smith 12/31/2025 3 year
2. Bill Essman, Vice Chair 12/31/2027 3 year
3. Marc Eylar 12/31/2027 3 year
4. (Vacant) 12/31/2027 3 year
5. Jay Thompson 12/31/2025 3 year
6. Steve Worley 12/31/2025 3 year
7. Bridget Wood 12/31/2025 3 year
8. Greg Parker 12/31/2025 3 year
9. Tom Morris 12/31/2026 3 year
10. Gary Berndt 12/31/2026 3 year
11. Fred Slyfield 12/31/2025 3 year
12. (Vacant) 12/31/2025 3 year

Commissioner Cory Wright- Chair (non-voting)

Clerk: Rebecca Cruse, 509-962-7523

Staff Liaison: Bradley Gasawski

Resolution 2013-134
Resolution 2015-086

Resources

Yakima River Access Plan

Upcoming and Most Recent Meetings

DateTitleLocationAgenda
4/16/2025 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
3/19/2025 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
2/19/2025 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
1/15/2025 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
12/18/2024 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
11/20/2024 1:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
10/30/2024 1:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
10/16/2024 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
9/26/2024 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details
9/18/2024 3:00:00 PMPublic Lands Advisory Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 		Meeting Details

Resources