1. Info on Weed Species

    "Which list is which?" Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, meaning the early months of each year, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are received by the county as orders from the state, and are required for control. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that are …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.

  2. About the BOCC

    Sean D. Swope, Commissioner District No. 1Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Commissioner District No. 2Scott J. Brummer, Commissioner District No. 3Board of County Commissioners351 NW North Street, Room 210Chehalis WA, 98532Phone: 360-740-1120Fax: (360) 740-1475The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the county’s legislative and budget authority.The three county commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into three districts of relatively equal population as determined by federal census every 10 years. At the time of election, each commissioner must live in and represent his/her district.The commissioner positions are partisan, and candidates are selected via a primary election in their …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:40 p.m.

  3. About Us

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recognizes that managing noxious weeds requires a community wide effort, and everyone living in the county benefits from all of us putting in our fair share of the work. The Washington State noxious weed law, RCW 17.10, mandates that it is each landowners' responsibility to control or eradicate noxious weeds on their property and to prevent infestations from spreading to adjacent properties. To assist landowners in this effort, the Noxious Weed Control Board develops programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and carries out the mandates of the law. …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:32 a.m.

  4. Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  5. District 3

    Scott J. BrummerCounty Commissioner, District #3Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026Commissioner Scott Brummer says it’s a privilege to represent the people of East Lewis County. He has been a part of the Lewis County community for 30 years and says there is no better place to reside than in the State of Washington.Commissioner Brummer believes in retaining the core values of honesty, integrity, accountability and hard work at the center of county government. He is committed to ensuring responsive and efficient services to meet the needs of Lewis County residents. He maintains a vision of a thriving, rural …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m.

  6. District 2

    Dr. Lindsey R. Pollock, DVMCounty Commissioner, District #2Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, DVM, appreciates the opportunity to serve the residents of Lewis County, which she proudly calls her life-long home.Commissioner Pollock prioritizes how today’s decisions will have long-term impacts on the future of the county. She has championed work on local natural resources, including the development of water banks to benefit future generations.Commissioner Pollock grew up in Boistfort and attended W.F. West High School before earning a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:42 p.m.

  7. Open Public Meeting Act Training

    In partnership with the Washington State Attorney General's Office, this course is provided for commissioners and board members to help meet an important training requirement of the Open Government Trainings Act. Commissioners and board members are required to complete this training every 4 years and submit a certificate of completion to the respective clerk.Training steps:Watch this video in its entirety: Open Public Meetings Act Training (18 minutes)Watch this video in its entirety: Public Records Act Training (30 minutes)Download a copy of this certificate.Sign it to self-certify your achievement.Provide a copy to the clerk in case of an audit.


    Community Development - Jan. 29, 2024, 10:06 a.m.

  8. Planned Growth Committee

    The Planned Growth Committee (PGC) is made up of the Mayor, or their designee, from each city in Lewis County and the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. The PGC makes recommendations on population and housing allocations to the Lewis County Planning Commission before the Board of County Commissioners adopts the final numbers.The public is invited to attend the PGC meetings, which are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. Please the see the Community Development Calendar for more information. There is a comment period at the beginning of each meeting where the public may address the …


    Community Development - March 25, 2024, 3:06 p.m.

  9. Noxious Weed Board

    Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington State noxious weed law, the RCW 17.10. The county Noxious Weed Control Program provides consultation on weed prevention strategies, educational programming, technical assistance, enforcement actions, and a variety of other resources to help control or eradicate noxious weeds in our …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Short Term Rental Advisory Group

    PurposeThe Short Term Rental Advisory Group (STRAG) provides advice to the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on STR matters including analyzing data collected through STR permits, evaluating the relationship between STRs and residential housing, recommending good neighbor guidelines, and recommending future regulations for STRs, as appropriate.MembersMembers to be added after appointmentScheduleAll STRAG meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to communicate with the members. The public is invited to participate in person or via Zoom. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December at [location to …


    Community Development - Feb. 5, 2026, 3:25 p.m.