Commissioner discloses board role with Cascade Play Community Land Trust and plans to abstain on related funding

Commissioner Strand publicly disclosed that he serves on the board of the Cascade Play Community Land Trust and stated, for the record, that he will not vote on the social-services line item that includes funding for the organization. He said, "I'm one of their board members. So, I will not be voting on that specifically."

Commissioners discussed the procedure for allowing a commissioner to vote when the conflict is disclosed but financial gain is not personal; some suggested the board can vote to permit participation while others preferred recusal when direct financial interests exist. Strand said he disclosed the relationship to avoid any appearance of impropriety and colleagues thanked him for the transparency.