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Commissioners disappointed by regional port’s plan to divert over $100 million from critical services

Commissioners disappointed by regional port’s plan to divert over $100 million from critical services

By submitting its project analysis to form a Tax Increment Area (TIA) to the Washington State Treasurer’s Office, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority has not acted in good faith, making it clear that community partnerships and collaborations are not its priority. In fact, the regional port has a history of such selfish behavior, targeting already prospering areas to divert tax dollars from the community, first in Douglas County and now in Chelan County.

Posted: August 27, 2025

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County passes moratorium on creation of TIFs in unincorporated areas

County passes moratorium on creation of TIFs in unincorporated areas

The Board of County Commissioners has passed a six-month moratorium on the creation of any tax increment financing (TIF) areas or projects in the unincorporated areas of Chelan County. The action is a result of concerns by the BOCC that the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving too quickly on the creation of a 3,326-acre TIF in Malaga without considering the full impacts on county taxpayers, state-mandated services and programs, land use zoning, transportation infrastructure and comprehensive planning.

Posted: July 29, 2025

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Board of County Commissioners is responsible for the overall administration of Chelan County government. The Board is comprised of three officials elected from designated County districts. The Board’s duties include adopting and enacting ordinances and resolutions, levying taxes, establishing County policies, and conducting general administration of the County. As the County’s legislative authority, the Board is responsible for adoption of the annual budget, provision and maintenance of public facilities, construction and maintenance of County roads, development and implementation of planning and zoning policies, appointments to advisory committees and boards, and holds the authority to develop and implementvarious laws and ordinances.

It is important for you to know that life in the country is different from life in the city. County governments are not able to provide the same level of service that city governments provide. To that end, we are providing you with the following information to help you make an educated and informed decision when choosing to purchase rural land outside the boundaries of incorporated cities. Click on Code of the West to read more.

Posted: 12/12/2014 12:56 PM
Last Updated: 01/29/2019 04:21 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 24
    Sep 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Official Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting System and Accessible Voting Unit (AVU) Demonstration

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 24
    Sep 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 24, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 19
    Sep 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots mailed for military, overseas and out of state voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters

  • 19
    Sep 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Wenatchee Kennel Club Scent Trials - September

    Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center

    Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show

    Chelan County Expo Center
  • 10
    Sep 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on September 10, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1