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Meeting Schedule and Information

Public Meetings and Engagement

As a three-member Board, any two members meeting can constitute a quorum and is subject to the governance of the state Open Public Meetings Act. The Board holds several types of public meetings in the boardroom at agency headquarters. The public can also watch these meetings live online through TVW, the state cable system. TVW’s How to Watch and FAQs pages provide more information. Each type of meeting has a different purpose, as described below.

Additional Board Responsibilities

In addition to these public meetings, the Board meets regularly with the public health and prevention community, regulated industry associations, legislators, as well as licensees and residents of Washington.

Board members are very involved throughout the agency, including participating in employee engagement and outreach, the Social Equity in Cannabis Program and the enterprise-wide Systems Modernization Project.

Board Caucus

The Board meets for caucus every other Tuesday morning to discuss agency business. Caucus discussions include review of items for consideration at upcoming Board meetings, agency divisional or project updates from staff, as well as reports from industry affiliates or subject experts from across the country. Caucus is also a time when Board members receive executive assistant reports and Board member to Board member updates/reports. 

While open to the public for observation, caucus meetings are held with the Board as the intended audience to get updates from staff and others and have an opportunity to discuss the agenda items with those presenting and among themselves. The general public does not have the opportunity to make comment or testify. 

Board Meeting

Board meetings are held on either the first or second Wednesday of the month. The public is invited to attend any Board meeting in person or view the meeting online. These meetings are where the Board considers and acts on rulemaking and policy as well as considers written public testimony on related agenda items. The Board also considers and acts on negotiated compacts and memorandums of agreements with tribal governments. 

Public comment is limited to written comments only. The agenda will be posted on the Friday before the Board meeting, giving the public time to respond and Board members time to review before the meeting occurs. 

Board meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. The meetings are also broadcast on TVW, the state cable system. While we encourage and welcome participation, during Board meetings, members may engage with staff on related agenda items but do not engage in Q&A with the general public.

The Board encourages and values written comments. Please submit comments via email to LCBBoardMeeting@lcb.wa.gov.

To make sure the Board reviews your comments before action is taken at a Board meeting, please send comments at least 24 hours before the meeting.

If your comment is about an item on a specific Board meeting agenda, please include the agenda item in the email subject line and in your message. Comments about agenda items will be attached to the meeting’s official minutes and will be posted on our website.

If you have questions or comments on topics not related to a specific Board meeting agenda item, they will be sent to the appropriate staff member and responded to as needed. Comments, questions, and responses not about an agenda topic will not be included in the meeting minutes.

Executive Management Team

The Board meets monthly with the agency’s Executive Management Team for updates and in-depth briefings on operations. These meetings are an opportunity for the Board to engage directly with agency leadership and each division of the LCB. While open to the public for observation, EMT meetings are held with the Board as the intended audience to get updates from staff. The general public does not have opportunity to make comment or testify. 

Advisory Councils

Alcohol Advisory Council (AAC) - The AAC is a partnership with industry representatives organized by LCB for advising LCB Members and staff on the agency's business and regulatory activities. 

 

Cannabis Advisory Council (CAC) - The CAC is a partnership with industry representatives organized by LCB for advising LCB Members and staff on the agency's business and regulatory activities. 

 

Meeting Participation Guidelines

While meetings are in progress, all attendees, whether participating in person or virtually, are expected to help keep the meeting orderly by avoiding interruptions.

In-person attendees: Please remain in your seat unless you need to step away. Avoid side conversations or other activities that may disrupt the meeting.

All attendees: Please avoid interrupting the meeting and allow the Board to conduct its business without disruption. Treat all participants with courtesy and respect at all times. 

Accessibility

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board strives to make its meetings and events accessible to all people. For questions about reasonable accommodations for a LCB agency event, please contact our ADA Coordinator Jonnita Thompson, Human Resources, at (360) 974-9591 or email jonnita.thompson@lcb.wa.gov. You can also contact our state TTY service, by calling the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6388.  For all other accommodations, please contact us 2-3 weeks prior to the event to process in a timely manner. (Examples: sign language interpreter, seat in front, etc.)

Closed Captioning Available

Closed captioning (live captions) is available through TVW, the state cable system. TVW's How to Watch and FAQs pages provide more information.

Board Meeting Schedule

January 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, January 20, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - Cancelled
February 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, February 17, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
March 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
Week 4
April 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
  • Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Meeting - CANCELLED
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
Week 4
Week 5
  • Tuesday, April 28, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
May 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
June 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, June 16, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
Week 4
July 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
  • Tuesday, July 28, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
August 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus - CANCELLED
September 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
  • Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
October 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
  • Tuesday, October 6, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
  • Wednesday, October 7, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Meeting
Week 2
  • Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 - 3:30, Executive Management Team
Week 3
  • Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
November 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
  • Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
  • Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 4, 1:30 - 3:30, Executive Management Team
Week 2
  • Wednesday, November 11, 1:30 - 3:30, Executive Management Team (rescheduled)
Week 3
  • Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
December 2026

(Note: Scheduled meeting dates, times and agendas are subject to change to accommodate LCB business needs)

Week 1
  • Tuesday, December 1, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
  • Wednesday, December 2, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Meeting
Week 2
  • Wednesday, December 9, 1:30 - 3:30, Executive Management Team
Week 3
  • Tuesday, December 15, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus
Week 4
  • Tuesday, December 29, 10:00 - 11:00, Board Caucus