State Parks Commission to hold a listening meeting around Westport Golf Links- September 9
Special Commission Meeting Agenda - Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
September 9, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Virtual/WSPRC HQ, 300 Desmond Dr Se, Lacey, WA 98503
Commissioners: Chair Holly Williams, Vice Chair Scott Merriman, Ali Raad, Alfie Alvarado-Ramos, Laurie Connelly and Sophia Danenberg
In accordance with (RCW 42.30.080), RCW 79A.90.025(1), the Chair of this Commission, has called a Special Meeting on September 9, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:00 am, which will be held virtually. We will be providing a meeting space for the public to watch at WSPRC HQ, 300 Desmond Dr Se, Lacey, WA 98503. Staff/commissioners will be attending virtually.
The purpose of the meeting is for the Commissioners and Westport Golf Links to hold a workshop to provide the opportunity for the commissioners to raise questions or concerns directly to Westport Golf Links and for Westport Golf Links to respond, clarify issues, and prepare additional information that may be needed before the October 19, 2026, Special Commission meeting. No final action will be taken during the special meeting. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.
You may participate remotely by listening and/or watching using the following link:
Watch the meeting on TVW: https://tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2026091126
You can find the agenda and presentations on our website: https://parks.wa.gov/about/strategic-planning-projects-public-input/parks-commission
Public Comment: The public is invited to attend, but no verbal public comment will be taken at this meeting. A special commission meeting will be held on October 19, 2026, to receive verbal public comments on this issue.
Written Public Comment:
Please submit comments through our online comment form: https://parks.wa.gov/public-comment
You can find the agenda, agenda items and presentations on our website. https://parks.wa.gov/about/strategic-planning-projects-public-input/parks-commission/commission-meetings-agendas
The meeting minutes and recording will be loaded within one week after the meeting.
9:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER – Holly Williams, Chair
Call of the Roll Chair Holly Williams, Vice Chair Scott Merriman, Ali Raad, Alfie Alvarado-Ramos, Sophia Danenberg and Laurie Connelly
Introduction of Staff Director Diana Dupuis
Logistics
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9:35 a.m. DISCUSSION BETWEEN WESTPORT GOLF LINKS AND WASHINGTON STATE PARKS COMMISSIONERS
11:00 a.m. ADJOURN