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Nov 3, 2026·Board meeting
Cowlitz County Commissioners Meeting
The meeting included budgetary reviews for the Commissioner's office and the Board of Equalization. Key discussion topics included setting a public hearing for the 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan, authorizing an interlocal agreement for a Justice Assistance Grant, and reviewing various Public Works items such as flood mitigation, water system improvements, culvert repairs, and year-end contract extensions. The board also addressed human resources requests to fill vacant operator positions, made appointments to the Rural Marshall County Library District, rodeo board, and fair board, and discussed risk pool insurance rate increases.
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The meeting included a budget review for the Commissioner's office and the Board of Equalization. Discussion topics included a request to set a public hearing for the 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan update, an interlocal agreement for a federal grant program, flood mitigation grant agreement paperwork, construction contract executions for the Shadow Mountain Water System project and West Side Highway slide repair, end-of-the-year contract extensions for property valuation and acquisition services, and a resolution to establish a county road project for culvert repairs. Additionally, human resources requested approval to fill retirement vacancies, board appointments for library and fair boards were discussed, and a report was provided regarding a risk pool's rate increase.
Nov 2, 2026·Board meeting
Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop
The commissioners held a workshop to evaluate departmental funding requests and financial decision points for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included discussions on cost of living adjustments for exempt and non-union staff, review of membership dues and subscriptions for various organizations, and strategies to manage general fund expenses. The board deliberated on staffing levels and budgetary adjustments across several departments, including the Treasurer, Coroner, Expo, District Court, Museum, and Clerk's office, to address budget deficits and improve fiscal efficiency.
Oct 28, 2026·Board meeting
Cowlitz County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting encompassed several key topics, including the approval of various county road projects, such as slide area repairs and bridge replacements, as well as change orders for ongoing construction. The board approved interlocal agreements and established application processes for cemetery district commissioner vacancies. Significant focus was placed on Information Technology matters, with the approval of hardware server replacements and software renewals for multi-factor authentication and cyber security protection. Additionally, the Health and Human Services department received approval for several coordinated entry contracts to provide homelessness services and a new contract with Family Promise of Cowlitz County for family prevention services.
