Notice of public hearing to consider 1/10th of 1% tax funding for mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD).

Public NoticeKittitas County, Ellensburg, WANotice of public hearing to consider 1/10th of 1% tax funding for mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD).The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners will meet at 2:00pm on December 2,2025  at the Commissioners' Auditorium, 205 West 5th Ave, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse to consider 1/10th of 1% tax funding for mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) programs and services in Kittitas County, receive comments on the use of 1/10th MH and SUD funding, and deny, approve, or continue the public hearing to address the sunset clause for funding.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Kittitas County board of commissioners (BOCC) in the Commissioners’ Auditorium, 205 West 5th Ave, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse on December 2, 2025.The purpose of the public hearing is to review 1/10th of 1% tax funding for mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) programs and services in Kittitas County, receive comments on the use of 1/10th MH and SUD funding, and deny, approve, or continue the public hearing to address the sunset clause for funding.On December 7, 2021, the BOCC held a public hearing and implemented the 1/10th tax of 1% sales tax for mental health and chemical dependency (substance use disorder). With implementation, the BOCC set a 2027 sunset clause with the goal of gathering data and show community impact with this tax funding.Information about the tax and programs and services, can be found via the Kittitas County Public Health Department website. Information about the public hearing will be available and comments may also be submitted in writing to Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners up until the time of the hearing.The Commissioners’ Auditorium is handicap accessible.  Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. Contact Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners at 509-962-7508.Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be taken. Written comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or prior to the hearing.Kittitas County complies with all ADA requirements.Published:North Kittitas County Tribune: 11.17.2025,11.24.2025Daily Record: 11.17.2025, 11.24.2025Posted: 10/22/2025, Closes: 12/2/2025 Public NoticeKittitas County, Ellensburg, WA Notice of public hearing to consider 1/10th of 1% tax funding for mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD).