PORT OF BENTON NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Port of Benton Commission will hold a Special Commission Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., at the Port of Benton Commission Meeting room located at 3250 Port of Benton Boulevard, Richland, Washington, for the discussion with legal counsel regarding potential litigation and legal risks – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment or performance of a public employee - RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). Possible action will be taken to remove or discipline a Port Employee, and to direct staff on the implementation of these personnel changes. The Special Commission Meeting will be offered in a hybrid format, with an in-person option, a live Zoom broadcast, and a telephone conference call-in line. The link to access this broadcast via Zoom, as well as the call-in number to participate via telephone, will be made available on the morning of the meeting on the Port of Benton's website at the link below, along with the meeting agenda and minutes from the past meetings. Live broadcast information: https://www.portofbenton.com/commission For those unable to access the internet, please call 509-375-3060 by 7:30 a.m. on February 2, 2026, to be provided with the call-in details. DATED at Richland, Washington, this 30th day of January 2026. /s/ Bill O'Neil Port of Benton Commissioner IPL0310337 Jan 31 2026