Hearing Examiner
On January 11, 2022, the Pullman City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22-2, which created the Hearing Examiner and removed the previously-used Board of Adjustment. As compared to a Board of Adjustment, the use of a Hearing Examiner helps reduce or eliminate issues with a quorum, conflicts of interest, legal-based decisions, and the likelihood of appeals or litigation. Other cities with similar characteristics as Pullman (Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Richland, etc.) in size, budget, and growth, have also adopted a Hearing Examiner ordinance to increase services, timeliness, and reliability to their communities.
The Hearing Examiner for the City of Pullman is Andy Kottkamp. He is an experienced attorney from Wenatchee that serves as a Hearing Examiner for seven counties and 14 cities throughout eastern Washington.
Hearing Examiner regular meetings are held virtually on the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m., unless cancelled. If you have any questions or comments regarding the Hearing Examiner process, please feel free to contact the Community Development Department.
Authority
Pullman City Code Chapter 1.22
Hearing ExaminerAndy Kottkamp
Meetings
Third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m., virtual meeting
Hearing Examiner Documents
Agendas & Minutes
Appeals
Decisions
Hearing ExaminerAndy Kottkamp