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Public Health & Social Services
About Quick Links Contact & Hours Health is the foundation of a thriving community. We work with others to build a solid foundation that supports good health for all by making sure everyone has clean air and water, healthy food, and access to healthcare and safe neighborhoods.Mission: Lewis County Public Health & Social Services strives to encourage local, regional, state and national relationships and opportunities to protect, promote and improve the health of our community.Vision: A Safe, Healthy and Thriving Lewis County.These statements were developed and accepted as part of our ongoing strategic planning process. Through strategic planning, we hope …
Public Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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About Public Works
Public Works Director: Geoff SoderquistCounty Engineer: Wesley AndersonLewis County Public Works' primary responsibilities are the maintenance and construction of the county road network and the operation of the solid waste utility. The department has seven main divisions: Administration, Engineering Services, Traffic, Maintenance & Operations, Real Estate Services, Utilities, and Solid Waste.It is the intent of the Department to enhance service by increasing our communication with the public, by developing an organizational culture that both encourages individual responsibility and fosters teamwork/cooperation, and by implementing project management techniques to help achieve our goals. The duties and responsibilities of the Public Works Department …
Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 1:30 p.m.
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Community Development
Alert – Fraudulent invoice emails have been reported by customers. Please be aware that all fee collection by Lewis County Community Development is done online through SmartGov or in person at the Permit Center, never through an attached pdf. If you receive an email from Planning.LewisCountyWA@usa.com, please do not respond and delete the email. Our MissionTo ensure growth and development occurs in a manner that protects public health, safety, and welfare, supports community prosperity, sustains natural resources, and preserves the quality of life enjoyed by citizens and visitors of Lewis County, Washington. Learn more about how we will provide Great …
Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Minutes, Resolutions and Ordinances
Lewis County’s “BOCC Documents & Records” portal allows you to search for Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) minutes, resolutions, ordinances and proclamations.Click here to access the portal, which will allow you to select from the following:“Minutes (BOCC Quorum Meetings),” which includes minutes from all meetings — excluding the Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting”) — from 2010 to present.“Resolutions, Ordinances and Legislative Meeting Minutes,” which includes proclamations, minutes, resolutions and ordinances from the weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting”) from 2015 to present. (Videos of the BOCC Business Meetings also are available by …
Commissioners - Feb. 26, 2026, 3:47 p.m.
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Water Program
Permit Fees Increasing effective January 1, 2025On November 12, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved increases to certification and permit application fees to help balance budgets for the departments of Community Development, Public Works and Public Health & Social Services.The fee increases will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The adopted fee schedule is available now by request and will be available online after January 1st. Applications & Permits Water Supply Guidelines Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists List of Licensed Professionals FAQ The Lewis County Water Program is responsible for the Group B small water …
Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 4:18 p.m.
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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.
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Flowering Rush
Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush - An emergent invasive with a very limited distribution in Washington state that can sometimes stay submerged. Can grow up to 5 feet tall.Leaves: - Thin upward growing leaves that often twist when above the surface of the water and reach 3+ feet in length (when plant is emerged and much longer when it is submerged). Leaves have a triangular cross section.Flowers: - Blooms June - September with umbrella shaped clusters of 20-50 flowers that have 3 sepals and three white to deep purple petals.Habitat: - Can appear in a variety of habitats and is often …
Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 1:31 p.m.
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Meeting Schedule
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) holds various meetings during the week in the Historic Courthouse at 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, Wash. Unless otherwise noted, meetings take place in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room (Room 223) on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse. Agendas for all official BOCC meetings — and a master calendar listing the commissioners’ meetings and appointments — can be found at http://lewiscountywa.gov/calendar/agendas-calendar. (Agendas typically are posted on Fridays for meetings taking place the following week. Agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of official meetings, as prescribed in RCW 42.30.)Resolution 26-043 …
Commissioners - Feb. 26, 2026, 3:51 p.m.
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Hawkweeds
Hieracium spp. Orange Hawkweed Mouseear Hawkweed Hawkweeds - Most hawkweed species are hairy and have a milky latex in their stems.Leaves: Most species will have basal leaves. Stem leaves can vary by subgenus. Leaves can be smooth, toothed, or lobed.Flowers: Blooms typically May - Sep. Most non-native species will have yellow ray flowers, but some species can have orange flowers as well. Flowers looks similar to dandelion flowers.Habitat: Typically found in fields, meadows, pastures, forest clearings, and disturbed areas like roadsides and abandoned farmland.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The plants are invasive, spread easily, and negatively impact …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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Open Space Act
RCW 84.34Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Open Space program, must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Open Space Act is …
Assessor - Dec. 11, 2015, 9:57 a.m.