Benton County Board of Commissioners modifies public access to meetings

BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - Residents in Benton County can attend the Board of Commissioners' meetings via telephone or online video. The Board modified public access to its meetings under the Open Public Meetings Act.

Because of the Stay-At-Home order that came from the Governor's office, visiting a Board of Commissioner's meetings in person, isn't permitted. The Commissioners have provided telephonic access to their meetings, along with online video access to those with internet connections.

Regular Board meetings are every Tuesday at 9am. You can attend the meeting by calling 509-222-2310. You'll have to input the meeting ID number and that number is: 3974. The passcode will be the same; 3974.

If you want to attend the meeting virtually, you'll need to follow this link.

The March 31, 2020 meeting will not include public comment due to the high volume of agenda items.