The City of Richland will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, at 12:15 p.m. in Jefferson Park. About 25 trees will be planted by Jefferson Elementary Kindergarteners and community volunteers.
The celebration begins with a proclamation and recognition of Richland's long-term Tree City USA and Tree Line USA designations. The City Arborist and parks crew will conduct a tree-planting demonstration before the volunteers plant the trees.
Jefferson Park is located at 1400 George Washington Way.
We invite the media to attend this exciting occasion with us!
The Friends of the Richland Library’s Spring 2024 book sale begins Thursday, April 25, at 5:00 p.m. for members, and Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27 at 10:00 a.m. for the general public.
Memberships are available for $10.00 per individual, or $15.00 for a family.
There are thousands of books and a wide variety of subjects and genres to choose from. Prices range from .25 to $1.00 per item. There are also some puzzles, CDs and DVDs too.
On Saturday, you can fill a bag for only $5.00. Bring your own or one will be given to you.
All proceeds are redirected back to support and expand library activities and programs.
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The City of Richland (City) is excited to launch the search for our next Chief of Police. With the position now posted, we're eager to welcome a dynamic and visionary public safety leader to join our community.
The City has teamed up with Mosaic Public Partners, a distinguished consulting firm specializing in public sector recruitment and organizational development. Mosaic's wealth of experience and strategic approach will be instrumental in identifying the ideal candidate to lead our police department.
Anticipated Timeline:
• Open Recruitment – Applications accepted beginning Friday, April 12, 2024
• First Review of Applications – May 13, 2024
• Finalists Selected for Interviews – May 20, 2024
• Finalists Announced – Early June 2024 (bios of finalists to be shared with public)
• In-Person Interviews & Public Engagement – Mid-June 2024 (date to be announced)
• Background Investigation – July 2024
• Candidate Announcement – August 2024
Community members are encouraged to actively participate in the selection process by attending a community engagement event (date to be announced). The event will allow citizens to meet the finalists, share insights, and help shape the future of the Richland Police Department. The feedback will be invaluable in ensuring the best candidate is identified to serve Richland.
Under RCW 43.101.095, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. This process is essential to ensuring the integrity and suitability of our future Chief of Police.
City Manager Jon Amundson states, “Mosaic Public Partners has a demonstrated ability to recruit top candidates, specifically law enforcement executives. I am confident their energy and industry experience will assist in identifying our next Chief of Police. I encourage members of the public who wish to meet our finalists to attend the community engagement event and provide feedback as we make this important decision.”
Interested candidates can view the application and further details at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers.
For inquiries about the hiring process or recruitment, please contact the City of Richland Human Resources Director at lpaulsen@ci.richland.wa.us or 509-942-7719.
The City of Richland is excited to kick off construction next week on the first phase of the West Village Community Park. The 33-acre park in Badger Mountain South will be adjacent to the new Fire Station 76 currently under construction on Trowbridge Boulevard.
The 4.5-acre Phase 1, expected to be completed by the end of 2024, will include parking, landscaping, grass play areas, space for a playground, and a comfort station. Phase 1 construction marks just the beginning, with the installation of playground equipment slated for Phase 2.
Park plans began taking shape when the City of Richland sought public feedback on a draft long-range plan for the West Village Community Park in 2021 with two in-person public meetings, one Zoom meeting, and an online survey. Feedback from the community was impressive, with 306 responses received.
For up-to-date information on the construction and to view long-range plans for the park, see www.ci.richland.wa.us/projects.
RICHLAND, WA - The City of Richland’s Permitting Office is moving to an all-digital permitting process beginning Monday, June 3, 2024. The self-service portal will allow applicants to apply for Building Permits, Planning Applications, Right-of-Way Permits and Fire Permits online via desktop, mobile, and other devices, making it a convenient way for applicants to complete and track permit activities.
The City’s implementation of a new permit management software system is designed to help the City improve efficiency, provide greater transparency into City processes, and deliver better customer service.
During the transition period, from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31, 2024, there will be a temporary closure of the Permitting Office as the City integrates the new system. The closure will impact new submittals, permit issuance, and inspections, so please plan all permit and inspection activities accordingly, bearing in mind that no permits or inspections will be processed during this time frame. It is anticipated that public access to the new system will be fully operational on Monday, June 3, 2024.
You can use the portal to:
- Submit Permit Applications & Plans (Building, Right-of-Way & Fire)
- Submit Planning Applications & Plans
- Check Status of Reviews
- Submit Corrections
- Receive Review Comments
- Receive Permit documents
- Receive approved plans
- Pay Fees
- Schedule Inspections
This portal will be used for building-related permits and inspections only. To continue to apply for non-building related permits, such as event and noise permits, please visit www.ci.richland.wa.us/customerservice.
More information can be found by visiting www.ci.richland.wa.us.
RICHLAND, WA – The City of Richland is pleased to announce the selection of Craig Meidl as Interim Chief of Police. Chief Meidl brings over 30 years of distinguished law enforcement experience, including seven years as the City of Spokane's Chief of Police.
Meidl was selected after a comprehensive background investigation, consistent with RCW 43.101.095, and is expected to serve in the interim role for 3-6 months. This will allow the City of Richland ample time to conduct a thorough search for a permanent Police Chief.
Before his role as Chief of Police, Meidl served in a wide range of positions within law enforcement, including Patrol Officer, Tactical Team, Special Investigations Unit, SWAT Team, Traffic Unit, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, School Resource Officer Sergeant, Traffic Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant (Shift Commander), Crisis Intervention Team Commander, Internal Affairs Lieutenant, Liaison to the Office of Police Ombudsman, Precinct Captain, Major in Charge of Operations Support Bureau, and Assistant Chief of Police.
Chief Meidl is also a proud United States Marine Corps Active Reserves veteran. Additionally, he holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
“We are confident that Chief Craig Meidl’s extensive experience, proven leadership, and commitment to community policing will serve the City of Richland exceptionally well during this transitional period,” said City Manager Jon Amundson.
Meidl will begin his service on Monday, April 15, 2024.
The City of Richland will provide additional updates on the search for a permanent Police Chief as the process progresses.