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Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1371, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of Lewis County Code.
Please see the attached notice.
Commissioners - Dec. 2, 2025, 12:21 p.m.
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County Manager
Ryan BarrettCounty ManagerRyan Barrett has served as County Manager for Lewis County, Washington, since August 2023. Selected by the Board of County Commissioners after a nationwide search, Barrett brings nearly two decades of public sector experience and a strong connection to the local community. His background includes leadership roles in law enforcement, regional corrections and municipal government, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the county.As County Manager, Barrett is focused on building a thriving, sustainable and inclusive community. His priorities include strengthening the local economy, improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for residents. …
Commissioners - Nov. 30, 2022, 2:02 p.m.
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County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board
The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board. Applications are due by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 3.The eleven-member volunteer board provides recommendations to the Board of Health on a variety of community health, environmental health, and social service issues.Five positions are open: one homeless/housing representative, one medical provider representative, and three at-large members. At-large positions are for individuals with a general interest in investigating local health policy and providing recommendations regarding health matters in Lewis County.PHSS Advisory Board …
Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:59 a.m.
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Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1364, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of Lewis County Code. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. May 20, 2025.
Please see the attached notice.
Commissioners - May 9, 2025, 9:34 a.m.
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Document Recording
The Lewis County Auditor's Office has provided online access to most of its records since October of 2010. Click here to search the database. HISTORY In Washington State, the County Auditor's office is given the task of being the "custodians of records." While this primarily consists of land records, we also maintain records of marriages, power of attorneys, military discharges, and some historical birth and death records from 1856-1906.In addition to our online document search, we also have three public access terminals in our office for the public to access recorded documents. We have been working on a project to …
Auditor - Aug. 17, 2015, 9:56 a.m.
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Adopted Plans
The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below. Lewis County Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Zoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability AssessmentAppendix H Community Engagement …
Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.
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Sandbags - Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A SANDBAG AND WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? A sandbag is a sack made of burlap or woven polypropylene that is filled with sand or soil and used for such purposes as flood control and military fortification. Sand bags are an excellent choice for the construction of levees, berms, dikes and barricades for erosion control, flood walls, and traffic control. Sandbags may be used during emergencies when rivers threaten to over-flood, or a levee or dike is damaged. Quick action and bags on-hand could save countless dollars in personal and property damage. WHEN CAN SANDBAGS BE USED? The use …
Emergency Management - Dec. 15, 2010, 11:44 a.m.
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Property Taxes
Property taxes for all taxing districts are collected by the Lewis County Treasurer. The amount of the bill is based on the following Information:The property taxable value established by the Office of Lewis County Assessor.The taxable value may be the same as the assessed value unless a special use exemption is applied.The levy rate as adopted by the taxing district legislative authority under guidelines in the Revised Code of Washington.Request name and/or address changePay your taxes by ACH 2026 Property Tax Information 2026 Property Tax Statements are tentatively scheduled to be mailed out on February 13th, 2026. This date is …
Treasurer - Feb. 13, 2015, 10:23 a.m.
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Lewis County Budget Process and Reports
Explore the County Budget using the OpenGov interactive transparency portal. Lewis County BudgetState law establishes the general requirements of Lewis County’s budget process. By law, many revenues must be spent in specific ways. This limits how the County can spend or cut costs to balance the budget.The Budget Department facilitates the development of the budget. All department heads and elected officials develop and submit their budget requests by early September. After their requests are reviewed, the County Manager submits a Preliminary Budget to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) in early October. From there, the BOCC meets with each …
Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:41 a.m.
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Planning Commission
The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials will be posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:11 a.m.