Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michael Kardas’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kelso City Council Regular Meeting
The Council received presentations on the Summer Reading Program, the Kelso Student Leadership Partnership Program, and an overview of the Kelso School District. Business included the approval of auditing of accounts and the authorization of a supplemental agreement with Parametrix for the Talley Way Corridor project. Reports were provided regarding outreach efforts for the Active Transportation Plan, Public Works operations, and recognition of an officer for a recent traffic stop. The Council also held an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee, subsequently establishing a three-member task force to review the matter.
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The council adopted the Southwest Washington Regional Airport 2027 Budget and approved a contract award to Granite Construction for airport runway and lighting repairs in the amount of $4,801,949.02. Additionally, the meeting featured operational reports regarding current city projects, the successful utilization of the automated license plate reader program, and updates on the upcoming public safety sales tax measure. Council members also shared reports on local events and their attendance at various board meetings.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kelso City Council Special Meeting
The Council discussed the Active Transportation Plan presented by the Senior Engineer and a representative from Parametrix, which included a brief recess to review presentation boards. Additionally, the Council reviewed the Final Plan Summary for the ADA Transition Plan.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kelso City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting included a proclamation declaring August 4 as "National Night Out" in the City of Kelso. The primary action item involved the second reading and approval of Ordinance No. 26-4038, which enacts an additional sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes. During the Manager's Report, recognition was given to local youth baseball achievements. Additionally, council members provided reports on various activities, including sister-city delegate visits, board meetings, and an announcement regarding an upcoming community town hall discussion concerning fireworks.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
