County seeks volunteers for Planning Commission, PacMtn
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on two boards: the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn).
Lewis County Planning Commission
The Lewis County Planning Commission assists Lewis County’s Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including helping prepare and execute the Comprehensive Plan and helping adopt development regulations. The Planning Commission – which is made up of seven members who each serve four-year terms – meets twice a month (6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month). A Zoom option is available for the group’s meetings.
The vacancy is open to individuals who reside in County Commissioner District 1, which includes portions of Chehalis and Centralia as well as nearby unincorporated communities such as Fords Prairie and Adna. A map outlining the boundaries of Commissioner District 1 can be found on the county’s website at https://tinyurl.com/y6szu99r.
The deadline to apply for the Planning Commission vacancy is 3 p.m. Thursday, July 24.
Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn)
PacMtn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to workforce development in Lewis, Mason, Thurston, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties. The group, which meets quarterly, oversees WorkForce and brings together business, education, labor and community partners to create innovative solutions that connect job seekers with employment opportunities.
The deadline to apply for the PacMtn vacancy is 3 p.m. Thursday, July 3.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit an application and a letter of interest by mail at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532; via email at committees@lewiscountywa.gov (include the committee name in the subject); or in person at the Commissioners’ Office in Room 210 of the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North St. in Chehalis.
Click here for the application.
Click here for a sample letter of interest.