Public Notice: BENTON COUNTY HORTICULTURAL PEST AND DISEASE BOARD NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT AND 2027-2028 BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Benton County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board will hold a hearing on September 22, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Benton County Courthouse, Board of Equalization conference room - 620 Market St Prosser WA 99350. This hearing is to discuss the proposed assessment and 2027-2028 biennium budget for the Benton County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board. A copy of the proposed assessment and 2027-2028 biennium budget for the Benton County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board will be posted on the Benton County website at bentoncountywa.gov or provided upon request by contacting the Benton County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board, 620 Market St, Prosser Washington 99350 or by calling 509-539-0069. To join the meeting telephonically: Dial: 509-222-2397 Meeting ID: 146 193 5348 Press # when asked for attendee ID number Dated at Prosser, Washington, this 31th of August 2026 By Frank Wolf, Superintendent IPL0370734 Sep 9,16 2026