Public Participation Plan (PPP)

As per the Douglas County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update 2026, Public Participation Plan (PPP), on November 14, staff commenced the public outreach efforts by holding two Open Houses. The first one was at the City of Bridgeport and the second one was at the Town of Mansfield. Both these outreach meetings were very productive. Due to the weekday meeting, not too many people attended the Open House, but it was made up by a focused discussion on the growth, population, housing, trends, and issues with staff, the mayor, and clerks from the City of Bridgeport and the Town of Mansfield, Washington. 

The next public outreach efforts will begin in the spring of 2025 and will include the Town of Waterville, the Town of Coulee Dam, the City of East Wenatchee, and the City of Rock Island, Washington.  

On August 23, 2025, Douglas County participated in the North Central Washington Fair in Waterville as part of its ongoing efforts to promote public engagement in the Comprehensive Plan Update 2026.

 County staff met with residents to discuss a wide range of planning issues, from current projects to long-range topics such as housing, land use, agricultural lands, and rezoning. These conversations served two key purposes: (1) to generate greater public interest and awareness of the   Comprehensive Plan Update, and (2) to gather valuable community input to help shape the Plan.

  Douglas County remains committed to ensuring that residents have meaningful opportunities to participate in the planning process. Future events and outreach efforts will continue to provide avenues for community members to share their perspectives and help guide the County’s long- term vision.