Ferry County will close several departments on Fridays from September 1 to November 30, 2025, as part of a 32-hour work week trial for employees. The Board of Commissioners approved the trial period at its May 27, 2025, meeting. The closed offices include the Auditor's, Assessor's, Building and Planning, Public Records, Commissioner's, Public Works, WSU Extension, Treasurer's, GIS, and Clerk of the Board offices. Clerk of the Board April Drennan announced the schedule. The change aims to improve employee work-life balance while maintaining service delivery. Residents should plan to visit these offices on weekdays other than Fridays during the trial period.
Ferry County to Test 32-Hour Work Week
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- ✓Ferry County will close several departments on Fridays from September 1 to November 30, 2025“The following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period: Auditor's Office Assessor's Office Building and Planning Department Public Records Commissioner's Office Public Works Office WSU Extension Office Treasurer's Office GIS Office Clerk of the Board, April Drennan”
- ✓The closure is part of a 32-hour work week trial for employees“Per Board approval at the May 27th, 2025 Regular Meeting, the trial period for a 32 Hour Work Week for County employees will run from September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025. The following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period: Auditor's Office Assessor's Office Building and Planning Department Public Records Commissioner's Office Public Works Office WSU Extension Office Treasurer's Office GIS Office Clerk of the Board, April Drennan”
- ⚠The Board of Commissioners approved the trial period at its May 27, 2025, meetingThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“Per Board approval at the May 27th, 2025 Regular Meeting, the trial period for a 32 Hour Work Week for County employees will run from September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025.”
- ✓The closed offices include the Auditor's, Assessor's, Building and Planning, Public Records, Commissioner's, Public Works, WSU Extension, Treasurer's, GIS, and Clerk of the Board offices“The following county offices will be closed on Fridays during this trial period: Auditor's Office Assessor's Office Building and Planning Department Public Records Commissioner's Office Public Works Office WSU Extension Office Treasurer's Office GIS Office Clerk of the Board, April Drennan”
- ⚠Clerk of the Board April Drennan announced the scheduleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The change aims to improve employee work-life balance while maintaining service deliveryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents should plan to visit these offices on weekdays other than Fridays during the trial periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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