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October 16, 2025
Jefferson County
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October 16, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Jefferson County Board of Health
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 2:30 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
This is a hybrid meeting: Virtual and In -Person Attendance
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER — Chair Grace
Approval of Agenda
II. New Business
1. [POTENTIAL ACTION] PUBLIC HEARING in the Matter of Amending Jefferson County Ordinance
No. 02-0220-25, Section 8.15.055(7) Local Management Plan for On -Site Sewage of the Jefferson
County Code (JCC), Addressing the Exemption from the Annual Operations & Maintenance Fee
(Carter Erickson, Ariel Speser) (30 mins.)
Staff Presentation
Public Testimony
Board of Health Deliberation and Possible Vote on Adopting Code
AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON
OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
III. Approval of Minutes of September 19, 2025 Board of Health Meeting
IV. Public Comment (10 mins.)
Public Comment Periods are dedicated to listening to the public. Each person may address the Board one time
during these periods. To ensure equal opportunityfor the public to comment, all comments shall be limited to 2 or
3 minutes per person, depending on the volume of public in attendance.
V. Old Business and Information Reports
1. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report (Apple Martine) (5 mins.)
2. Jefferson Healthcare Report (Dr. Kees Kolff) (5 mins.)
3. Infectious Diseases Update (Dr. Allison Berry) (10 mins.)
VI. New Business (continued)
2. JCPH Clinic Fees — Board Discussion (Apple Martine; Dr. Berry) (30 mins.)
3. Successes of Public Health Tobacco/Cannabis Prevention Program (Laura Tucker, Mike Reynolds)
(30 mins.)
4. Award of Certificate of Completion for JCPH Summer Intern (Bonnie Obremski, Sam Touchie)
(5 mins.)
VII. Future Potential Agenda Topics:
The County Strategic Plan
Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization
Opioid Settlement spending
Olympic Connect, the Community Care Hub model
Board of Health 101
Homelessness
Public Health Impacts resulting from Federal Initiatives
Rural Reproductive Health
Emergency Fund for Public Health
The Child Development Center
Sewer projects / wastewater
VIII. Announcements
ADJOURNMENT BY: 4:30 p.m.
AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON
OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
Next Scheduled Meeting: November 20, 2025
2:30-4:30PM
Jefferson County Public Health
Hybrid Meeting
AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON
OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
Public Health
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Jefferson County Board of Health
Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 2:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
Hybrid Meeting
Board Members
Greg Brotherton, County Commissioner, District #3
Heather Dudley-Nollette, County Commissioner, District #1
Celeste Dybeck, Tribal Representative
Heidi Eisenhour, County Commissioner, District #2
Amanda Grace, Chair, Community Stakeholder
Dr. Kees Kolff, Public Hospital District #2 Commissioner
Monica MickHager, Vice -Chair, Port Townsend City
Council
Gabrielle Vanwert, Consumer of Public Health
Staff Members
Denise Banker, Community Health Director
Dr. Allison Berry, Health Officer
Lara Cittadini, CHIP Manager
Michael Dawson, Water Quality Manager
Carter Erickson, Environmental Health Manager
Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health Director
Jenn Mitchell, Finance Manager
Veronica Shaw, Public Health Deputy Director
Chair Grace called the September 18, 2025 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:32 p.m.
Members Present: Chair Amanda Grace, Members Greg Brotherton, Heather Dudley-Nollette, Celeste Dybeck,
Heidi Eisenhour, Dr. Kees Kolff and Gabrielle Vanwert.
Staff Present: Staff Members Denise Banker, Dr. Allison Berry, Lara Cittadini, Michael Dawson, Carter Erickson,
Apple Martine, Pinky Mingo and Veronica Shaw.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Grace called for public comment.
Commenter, representing Friends of Public Health, expressed the enthusiasm of the group to support public access to
healthcare.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Grace called for a motion to accept the agenda for September 18, 2025.
Staff Member Martine requested a change to the agenda, allowing her to present her Public Health Report following
Dr. Berry's Infectious Disease Update.
MOTION: Member Brotherton moved to approve the agenda as revised. Member Dudley-Nollette seconded the
motion, which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted Page 1 of 3
G. Gilbert
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Grace requested a motion to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2025 meeting.
MOTION: Member Brotherton moved to approve the minutes. Member Kolff seconded the motion, which
carried by a unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2. Jefferson Healthcare Report
Member Kolff narrated a presentation on the history and growth of Jefferson Healthcare, emphasizing the need for
continued growth to insure its survival. He also discussed the financial hardships facing the hospital due to reduction
of federal funding, and spoke about the desirability of forging partnerships with other hospitals.
3. Infectious Diseases Update
Dr. Berry announced a rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations, with most hospitalizations in those over 65 and
some young unvaccinated people; keeping up-to-date on vaccinations is recommended, particularly for those with
underlying conditions. Recently released, updated COVID-19 vaccine is a good match for what is circulating now
and now available in local pharmacies, recommended for everyone 6 months and up, though pediatric vaccine is not
yet available, expected in October. It may be wise to print out the State Dept of Health Vaccine Order and take it with
you to the pharmacy.
Concerning federal policy: Secretary of Health Kennedy decimated career public health infrastructure, firing
experienced ACIP health experts and replacing them with less experienced members. Evidence about vaccines is
unchanged; the only change has been who is reviewing the data. As a non-federal department, Jefferson County can
continue to present the most accurate scientific information. Washington is part of the West Coast Health Alliance,
which will work to enable its citizens to have access to vaccines.
Pertussis is present in the community; stay up-to-date on vaccine which also protects from tetanus. Noting a recent
smoke event (due to the Bear Gulch Fire), Dr. Berry recommended at -risk individuals stay informed about AQI (air
quality index), have necessary medications, and minimize exposure to outdoor smoke.
In light of recent high -profile gun violence, Dr. Berry enumerated five interventions that public health professionals
advise can reduce gun violence: 1) safe storage; 2) firearm purchaser licensing; 3) firearm removal laws; 4) regulating
the public carry of firearms; and 5) community violence intervention. Discussion ensued.
1. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report
Staff member Martine just returned from a public health law conference which explored rapidly changing
contemporary topics. She also announced current events such as the diaper drive and the Quilcene Fair, and recent
events such as Environmental Health's participation in the Wooden Boat Festival. She provided an update on Public
Health hiring, and discussed the experience of a recent Environmental Health intern.
Staff member Mingo added that she and Chair Grace attended the National Association of Wastewater Technicians'
(NAWT) National Disposal Crisis Task Force meeting, where they discussed Washington State's Septage Capacity
study which drew similar conclusions as the NAWT white paper.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Proclamation re: SepticSmart Week
The County Commissioners board members read the proclamation recognizing that proper septic system use and
routine care are vital to protecting public health.
Respectfully submitted Page 2 of 3
G. Gilbert
2. Public Hearing Notice for a Public Hearing before the BOH on October 16 in re:
Amendment to JCC 8.15.055(7) Exemption from the Annual Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Fee
(Carter Erickson, Ariel Speser)
Presenters talked through the presentation concerning the reasons for amending exemption criteria for the recently
adopted On -site Sewage Code, intending a very narrow scope of revision in regard to the O&M fee, correcting the
over -expansion of exemptions that inadvertently was included in the Code. Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Member Brotherton moved that the Board approve, publicize and publish the notice of public
hearing to be held on October 16' (2025). Member Eisenhour seconded the motion, which carried by a
unanimous vote.
3. Rising Costs and Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Clinic Fee Increases (Dr. Berry, Apple Martine)
This discussion responds to public comment concerning the rise in fees for services at the JCPH SRH Clinic.
Dr. Berry introduced the subject, spoke about the mission of the clinic, and commented how recent cuts in federal
funding have put the clinic at risk. In response to a question, Dr. Berry described the relationship between JCPH and
Jefferson Healthcare.
Staff member Martine shared the process that produced the queried fees. Her presentation covered how JCPH (and, in
particular, the SRH Clinic) serves the community, what it costs to operate the clinic and where the funds come from,
fee adjustments that are available to patients, and possible sources of additional funds.
Staff member Shaw discussed process and the use of formulae provided by DOH, as well as external rules of
government entities, that are used to calculate fees.
Dr. Berry shared a comparison table of different fees for similar services in the region.
Discussion ensued.
No discussion.
There were none.
FUTURE POTENTIAL AGENDA TOPICS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR
The Agenda Planning Meeting for the next regular meeting of the Board will be held on October 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
The next regular Board of Health meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from
2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Grace adjourned the September 18, 2025 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:31 p.m. until
the next Regular Meeting or Special Meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Amanda Grace, Chair
Respectfully submitted
G. Gilbert
Glenn Gilbert, Public Health Assistant
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Jefferson County
Board of Health
New Business
Item 1
[POTENTIAL ACTION] PUBLIC HEARING in the Matter of
Amending Jefferson County Ordinance No. 02-0220-25,
Section 8.15.055(7) Local Management Plan for
On -Site Sewage of the Jefferson County Code (JCC),
Addressing the Exemption from the Annual Operations
& Maintenance Fee
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Amendments to On -Site
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PUBLIC HEARING
October 16, 2025
Pinky Mingo, Director
Environmental Health & Water Quality
Ariel. Speser, Civil DPA
� On -Site Sewage Code
Annual Fee
Agenda I Ci Proposed Amendments
Public Process
Questions
On -Site Sewage
Code
October 16, 2025
Chapter 8.15
ON -SITE SEWAGE CODE
Sections:
8.15.010 Authority - Scope.
8.15.020 Purpose.
8.15.030 Adoption by reference.
8.15.040 Administration.
8.15.043 Director authorized to establish administrative rules and policy.
8.15.050 Definitions and rules of construction.
8.15.055 Local management plan.
8.15.060 Adequate sewage disposal required.
8.15.065 Areas where OSS may pose a significant risk to public health.
8.15.070 No discharge to surface water or ground surface.
8.15.075 Minimum land area requirements.
8.15.080 OSS permit required.
8.15.081 OSS permit for repair or replacement.
8.15.082 Pending OSS application or permit - Transferability, extension, and cancellation.
8.15.083 OSS permit expiration and partial installation.
8.15.084 Revocation of issued OSS permit or denial of OSS permit application.
8.15.085 Operational permits.
8.15.090 Design requirements for all OSS.
8.15.095 Commercial OSS.
8.15.100 Community OSS.
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Annual Fee
October 16, 2025
Section 8.15.055 Local management plan
•The purpose of the annual O&M Fee is to fund the Operation and
Maintenance program, which maintains an inventory of all known
OSS in operation in Jefferson County and identifies OSS that pose
an increased risk to public health.
• The O&M Fee was established in 2016 under Ordinance # 05-
1103-16.
• The 2025 fee is $43 per year. During the 2024 tax year, 11,397
OSS were charged the annual fee.
• Annual 0&M fee supports maintenance of a data base system for the
records of OSS permitting, installation, 0&M and communication with the
responsible parties.
• Each OSS shall be charged the annual 0&M fee as adopted in the
department's fee schedule.
• Fee schedule shall be revised on an annual basis concurrent with budget
adoption by the board of county commissioners pursuant to
Chapter 3.80 JCC.
• Annual fee shall be collected via the property owner's property tax
statement to implement the requirements of this chapter.
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Certain parcels exempt from fee, section 8.15.055(7) JCC
At the time Ordinance No. 02-0220-25 was adopted on March 20, 2025, there was no intention to
expand the exemption criteria in JCC 8.15.055(7).
Jefferson County Board of Health has consistently found monitoring of on -site sewage systems
to be a matter of environmental and public health safety and importance.
Annual 0&M Fee is part of Local Management Plan and essential to Environment Health
Programming.
The exemption is meant to be limited in scope because the policy goal is to include as many
properties as possible because that is what is best for environmental and public health.
Proposed amendments reflected in Appendix A attached to proposed ordinance.
Proposed
Amendments
October 16, 2025
(7) Exemption from the annual O&M fee. The following parcels shall be exempt from the annual
O&M fee, provided the property owner shall demonstrate that at least one of the following
exemptions apply to the satisfaction of the health officer:
a. The USS i� located oii.► Marcel .
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b. The parcel is connected to an approved sewer system:
c. The parcel is connected to a large OSS permitted by DOH, provided all components to
include septic tanks and pump chambers are managed and inspected by an approved third
party:
d. No structure on the parcel is connected to a water supply and the parcel is not capable of
creating or discharging sewage:
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Public Process
October 16. 2025 11
• Board of Health Workshop on September 18, 2025.
• Publication in The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader on
September 24, 2025.
• Board of Health Public Hearing on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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Questions?
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Amending
Jefferson County Ordinance No.
02-0220-25, Section 8.15.055(7)
Local Management Plan for On -
Site Sewage of the Jefferson
County Code (JCC), Addressing
the Exemption from the Annual
Operations & Maintenance Fee.
ORDINANCE NO.
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution, confers upon county
legislative authorities the police power to adopt such local police, sanitary and other regulations
as are not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution is a direct delegation
of the police power to cities and counties, and the power delegated is as extensive within their
sphere as that possessed by the legislature; and
WHEREAS, police power is that inherent and plenary power which enables prohibition
of all things hurtful to the comfort, safety and welfare of society; and
WHEREAS, the scope of police power is broad, encompassing all those measures which
bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Health made amendments to chapter
246-272A WAC (On -Site Sewage Systems Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health),
effective April 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County implements chapter 246-272A WAC through chapter 8.15
JCC (On -site Sewage Code); and
WHEREAS, WAC 246-272A-0013 authorizes the Jefferson County Board of Health to
adopt and enforce local rules governing On -site Septic Systems when the local regulations are:
(1) Consistent with, and at least as stringent as in chapter 246-272A WAC; and (b) Approved by
the Washington State Department of Health prior to the effective date of local regulations; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County revised chapter 8.15 JCC (On -site Sewage Code) to
implement changes to chapter 246-272A WAC that become effective on April, 1, 2025, while
complying with Jefferson County Resolution No. 17-19 on regulatory reform adopted by the
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and the Jefferson County Board of Health on March
25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2025, the Jefferson County Board of Health adopted
Ordinance No. 02-0220-25 repeal and replacing Ordinance No. 06-0517-12, chapter 8.15 JCC
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(On -site Sewage Code), for Jefferson County Environmental Health;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 02-0220-25 inadvertently expanded the exemption criteria in
section 8.15.055(7) JCC regarding the exemption for parcels required to pay the annual
operations & maintenance fee; and
WHEREAS, there was never any intention to expand the exemption criteria in section
8.15.055(7) JCC and the annual fee is a critical part of funding essential county services related
to environmental health and safety;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Health hereby
adopts the above "Whereas" clauses as Findings of Fact supporting this ordinance.
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend section 8.15.055(7) to reflect
appropriate exemption criteria as identified in Appendix A.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance
or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance or
its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected.
Section 4. SEPA. This ordinance is categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act
under WAC 197-11-800(19).
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and approval by the
Jefferson County Board of Health.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE)
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of October, 2025.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS
Amanda Grace, Chair
Other Community Stakeholder
Kees Kolff,
Public Hospital District Commissioner
Gabrielle Vanwert,
Consumer of Public Health
Celeste Dybeck,
Tribal Representative
Monica MickHager,
City of Port Townsend
Heather Dudley-Nollette,
Jefferson County Commissioner, District 1
Heidi Eisenhour,
Jefferson County Commissioner, District 2
Greg Brotherton,
Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC, Date
Clerk of the Board
Philip C. Hunsucker, Date:
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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APPENDIX A
Chapter 8.15
ON -SITE SEWAGE CODE
8.15.055 Local management plan.
(1) Management and oversight of OSS is intended to result in an effective means of regulating
sewage disposal and necessary to protect the public health, by promoting a comprehensive
approach to sewage treatment and disposal.
(2) A local management plan was adopted in July 2007 as required by chapter 24&272A WAC.
The local management plan has the following requirements:
a. Identify all OSS in Jefferson County;
b. Progressively develop and maintain an inventory, including the type and location of all
known OSS in operation;
c. Facilitate education of property owners regarding the requirements of chapter 246-272A
WAC and this chapter, and provide O&M information for all types of OSS in use;
d. Remind and encourage property owners to complete the O&M inspections required by
WAC 246-272A-0270 and this chapter;
e. Maintain records required;
f. Enforce OSS owner permit application, O&M and failure repair requirements;
g. Identify unknown, undocumented or failing OSS; and
h. Identify areas where OSS pose an increased public health risk.
(3) An annual O&M fee shall support implementation of the above items and provide support
and maintenance of a data base system for the records of OSS permitting, installation, O&M and
communication with the responsible parties.
(4) To implement the requirements of the Jefferson County local management plan as adopted or
amended, each OSS shall be charged the annual O&M fee as adopted in the department's fee
schedule.
(5) The department's fee schedule shall be revised on an annual basis concurrent with budget
adoption by the board of county commissioners pursuant to chapter 3.80 JCC.
(6) The annual fee shall be collected via the property owner's property tax statement to
implement the requirements of this chapter.
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(7) Exemption from the annual O&M fee. The following parcels shall be exempt from the annual
O&M fee, provided the property owner shall demonstrate that at least one of the following
exemptions apply to the satisfaction of the health officer:
a. The OSS is located on a parcel ' .
R OAlowned by a feclerall y reeo nixed tribal govemment or the federal government;
b. The parcel is connected to an approved sewer system;
c. The parcel is connected to a large OSS permitted by DOH, provided all components to
include septic tanks and pump chambers are managed and inspected by an approved third
party;
d. No structure on the parcel is connected to a water supply and the parcel is not capable of
creating or discharging sewage;
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ML} LTo receive an exemption authorized by this section:
a. The property owner shall submit to the department a completed application on a form
approved by the department between January 31 st and March 1 st of the year for which an
exemption is requested.
b. For the exemption in subsection (7)(b), the property owner shall submit in addition to the
application required by subsection (S-l)(a), a sewer bill for the property showing an
account number and the sewer provider's contact information.
c�For the exemption in subsection (7)(c), the property owner shall submit in addition to the
application required by subsection (8-9)(a), the contact information for the third party
managing and inspecting the large OSS.
("La The annual fee exemption in this section does not apply to partial reductions of the OSS
operation or the O&M program charge.
(10+) Whether an OSS shall be assessed the fee shall be determined based on OSS records.
(112) The director shall provide the county assessor and the county treasurer sufficient
information to collect the annual fee to implement the requirements of this chapter, including the
number of new OSS and decommissioned OSS annually. The coordination required by this
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subsection shall occur at least once annually before the deadline that county department's
proposed budgets shall be submitted for consideration by the board of county commissioners.
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Jefferson County
Board of Health
IV.
Public Comment
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Old Business and Information Reports
Item 1
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report
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Old Business and Information Reports
Item 2
Jefferson Healthcare Report
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Item 3
Infectious Diseases Update
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New Business (continued)
Item 2
JCPH Clinic Fees — Board Discussion
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Board of Health
VI.
New Business
Item 3
Successes of Public Health Tobacco/Cannabis
Prevention Program
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Mini -grants in
Jefferson County
Using resources from the Youth Commercial
Cannabis and Tobacco Prevention Program
to transform our community
Presenters: Laura Tucker and Mike Reynolds
Brainnon Youth'Club
(BYC)
2025=2026
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Introductions:
Mike Reynolds: I have been in the community
about 4 years
• 4H after school
• Champions
• Help with 5th and 6th grade math
• School Board Member
I have brought some youth to tell you
about their experiences.
Background
➢ Started "Run Club" about 3 years ago
As we got more involved in the
community and got to know all
these great kids, we started offering
other activities for the kids to do:
• Fishing, Snow Tubing, Water Parties, Boating, Kayaking
• During 4H Addi and Emily would play football catch and 3 on
3 "games" all the time.
• Decided to start a Flag Football league
13 kids total: 5 Brinnon, 3 Shelton,
5 Jefferson County. We practice in
Brinnon, play games in Bremerton.
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Background
All of these activities have been funded privately with the
exception of Run Club.
Thank you for
supporting the
Run Club!
As the community learned about our activities:
• Many adults have become involved
• New activities have been identified
• Many youth are wanting to participate
Our plan for
2025=2026
The BYC serves youth by
providing activities that:
Build upon the activities they are already
interested in
Introduce new activities to explore and
perhaps become passionate about
(creating excitement outside of the allotted
activity time period)
There are very few opportunities for youth to
engage in healthy activities out of school
time, which is the most vulnerable time for our
youth to engage in unhealthy behaviors.
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• CNC machine
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Things you have done in this
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How has it helped you ...
• Leadership
• Making Friends
• Family Involved
• Something to get
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Additional
Mini-grants
From 2023-2025
Parent & Teen Wellness Night
at the Jefferson Teen Center in Chimacum
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004 FREE 915 GAS CARD FOR ATTENDING PARENTS;
FREE SNACKS AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS!--------------------------------------------------------------
CHILDCARE PROVIDED! AGES 4* T*
Sponsored by
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The grant paid for t-shirts, dye,
refreshments, gas cards,
and more!
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For parents of students in grade 3-5
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Speakers included:
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• High School Students
• District Librarian
• Superior Court Judge
• Parents
The grant supplied:
• Refreshments
• 10 copies of "The Anxious Generation"
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Olympic Angels
The Olympic Angels mission is to walk alongside children,
youth, and families in the foster care community by
offering consistent support through intentional giving,
relationship building, and mentorship.
The grant supplied funds for:
• Working with youth in Juvenile Court to follow cases of kids in
care and coordinate services for foster families
• Supported trans youth meeting with their support systems and
Juvenile Services regarding temporary foster placement
• Providing materials and fees for taking youth to events and
activities
0 Hiring a new case manager
The Nest - OWL 360
At OWL360 we engage young people in
real -world -readiness skills
so they can authentically achieve
sustainable independence.
The grant supplied funds for:
• Peer -to -Peer advocacy course for several youth leaders
• Attendance at the Children's Justice Conference
Hiring additional staff and peer mentors
4=H Rock Club
The Port Townsend Rock Club (PTRC) mission is to encourage social
connection through activities related to rock collecting, lapidary arts, and
jewelry making, and to make these activities accessible to anyone
interested.
The vision of the PTRC is to continue to create a welcoming space for
individuals of any background to learn about rocks, minerals, and jewelry
making. PTRC values sharing skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm for all things
pertaining to rocks, minerals, and geology.
The grant supplied funds for equipment and supplies for:
- Beading - Bead weaving - Wire wrapping - Crafting hoop earrings
- Metal work and silversmithing including cutting, soldering, polishing, and stone setting
- Stone cutting and polishing for jewelry - Rock collecting (rock finding trips locally)
- Exploring rocks, minerals and geological processes
- Investigating fluorescent minerals
- Learning about local fossils
Food Feast and BIPOC/LGBTQ Spoken Word
The grant supplied funds for:
• Purchase of a variety of foods that reflected the students' cultural heritage
• Hiring Rufina Garay to create menus with the food choices and teach students to prepare them
Hosting a celebration with poems and spoken word contributions from students
PT High School Basketball Courts
Senior Project: Four Port Townsend High School r
seniors — Michael Petta, Lorenzo McCleese,
Toby Fulton, and Austen Hammer — are i _
hoping to grow that community and give their `=w
peers a new space to prosper.
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The grant supplied funds for:
• Paying most of the $5,500 fee to the excavators
The students raised the additional
$15,000 through Go -Fund -Me
Peer Mediation Program
Darrell Thomas was hired as the
Port Townsend School District
Wellness Director with a focus on
mediation and mental health
He assisted with mental health
services, restorative approaches
to discipline, mediation, and
supporting student unions and
advisory programs.
The grant supplied funds for:
• Darrell to conduct classes and trainings for students to gain skills in mediation and restorative justice.
Parent Presentations at Blue Heron M.S.
Presentations included:
• Shame -free tips on ways to prevent student use
of cannabis and tobacco products
• Information on the teen brain and the changes it
goes through with the onset of puberty
• Current information on THC and nicotine content
in vapes and other methods of delivery
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Holly Mcllvaine
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Laura Tucker
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The grant supplied funds for:
• $25 gift cards for parents who attended the presentations
• Lock boxes and bags to keep prescription drugs and cannabis/tobacco products safe from children
Sequim High School Mural Project
Michelle Dower, Student
Assistance Professional
coordinated students in planning
and creating a beautiful mural
depicting safety and freedom for
LGTBQ and BIPOC students.
The grant supplied funds for:
Supplies: paint, brushes, etc.
• Refreshments for students working
after school on the mural
Gift cards as "thank you's" for all the
student effort
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VI.
New Business
Item 4
Award of Certificate of Completion for
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Public Health
October 16, 2025
PROCLAMATION
NA TIONAL DISH BILITY EMPL D YlVlENT MONTH
WHEREAS, the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to recognize the
positive impacts of people experiencing disabilities on the American workforce;
WHEREAS, October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness
Month;
WHEREAS, disabilities affect all people;
WHEREAS, employees experiencing disabilities inspire more adaptive, collaborative, and productive
work cultures;
WHEREAS, Jefferson County employers are leaders in providing opportunities for people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, all Jefferson County residents experiencing a disability who are age 14 or older have the
opportunity to receive in -person, individualized job -related support services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October, 2025;
_National Disability Employment Month
The Board of County Commissioners urges residents to recognize the talents of all people, including
people who experience disabilities, as essential to an inclusive community and a strong economy.
PROCLAIMED this 6' day of October, 2025.
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NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT MONTH BoCC Proclamation
on October 6, 2025
We would like to recognize the following businesses for employing people who experience
intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Anchor restaurant
ACI Boats
Bonita's Four Legged Friends
Corvus Crafts
Camas Prairie Golf Course
Evergreen Fitness
Henery Hardware- Port Hadlock
Henery Hardware- Port Townsend
Humane Society
Jefferson County Transfer Station
Jefferson Healthcare
Jefferson County Public Health
Marine Plaza Apartments
Northwest Maritime Center
Olympic Equipment Rentals
O'Yummy Frozen Yogurt
Pane d'Amore
Pizza Factory
Port Townsend Athletic Club
QFC
Quimper Mercantile
Safeway
Sirens Pub
Skookum Laundry
Subway
The Car Wash
West Sound Maritime
YMCA of Jefferson County
Thank you for being leaders in your community. By welcoming the work force talents of individuals
with intellectual/developmental disabilities, you are indispensable to building a diverse, equitable
inclusive community, a robust economy and economic self-sufficiency.
Jefferson County
Board of Health
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October 16, 2025
Jefferson County
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