05/20/2026 Franklin County WA Board of Commissioners Night Meeting

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a night meeting on May 20, 2026, which included extensive public comment primarily focused on the proposed Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, a behavioral health facility aimed at addressing mental health and substance use disorders in the community. Multiple speakers advocated for the county to finalize and fund a contract with Comprehensive Health to operate the center, emphasizing the potential benefits such as reduced strain on emergency services and improved public safety. The commissioners unanimously approved resolution 2026-186 to unfreeze and pay the second half of previously agreed-upon betterments for the center, signaling financial commitment to the project. Additionally, the board conducted several closed record hearings related to land rezoning and conditional use permits, approving all motions unanimously. Updates were provided on human services progress and local infrastructure, including a land purchase by the city of Pasco. No other procurement actions or contract awards were detailed beyond the recovery center funding resolution.