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Destroyed Property
DESTROYED PROPERTY CLAIM TAXPAYER'S CLAIM FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES RESULTING FROM DESTROYED REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR LOSS OF VALUE IN A DECLARED DISASTER AREA RCW 84.70.010 AND RCW 84.70.040Eligibility:Claims must be filed with the County Assessor within three (3) years of the date of destruction or loss of value.No relief shall be given to any person who is convicted of arson with regard to the property for which relief is sought.Assessment Reduction:Any real or personal property that has been placed upon the Assessment Roll as of January 1 of the assessment year in which …
Assessor - March 30, 2018, 9:36 a.m.
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Developmental Disabilities
Request for Qualifications - Child Development Services Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) announced today that it is accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) in order to evaluate and identify Early Intervention providers to add to the LCPHSS Child Development Services Qualified Provider List.Successful applicants will clearly describe the skills and capacity their agency has to provide the proposed services, along with documented history of success. Applicants must document their ability to meet the requirements of Developmental Disabilities Administration Policy 6.13. Additional requirements can be found in the complete Request for Qualifications document at:https://lewiscountywa.gov/publichealth/developmental-disabilities.Proposals must be submitted electronically to …
Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:16 p.m.
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Solid Waste Utility
Lewis County Solid Waste Utility operates solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton for disposal, recycling, and yard waste drop off, and provides education and outreach regarding proper solid waste management, waste reduction, recycling, composting and hazardous waste.
Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.
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Prison Rape Elimination Act
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits sexual misconduct in correctional settings such as prisons, jails, lockups, juvenile facilities and INS detention facilities. Sexual misconduct under this law includes:Inmate -on -Inmate sexual assault and abuseStaff-on-Inmate sexual misconduct (sexual/inappropriate relationships with inmates)Inmate- on- Inmate and staff –on-inmate sexual harassmentThe Lewis County Jail (LCJ) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and inmates. LCJ has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct of any kind and will impose discipline for such misconduct, up to …
Sheriff - Aug. 10, 2016, 8:53 a.m.
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Scope of the Treasurer's Office
Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …
Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.
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Tuberculosis Program
The goal of the Tuberculosis Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis. This is done through targeted testing, early diagnosis and treatment. What services are provided by the Health Department? We provide knowledgeable and compassionate case management to people diagnosed with tuberculosis that do not have insurance or a primary care provider.We conduct contact investigations to ensure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered appropriate screening.We provide consultation to health care providers in the community.Services are confidential.Cost is not a barrier for treatment.Interpreters are available upon request at no charge to the client. Where can I …
Public Health - April 29, 2015, 9:43 a.m.
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Sanitary Control Area Covenants
INTRODUCTIONLewis County Code LCC8.55 includes requirements to protect public drinking water sources. The regulations require that wells be surrounded by an area of sanitary control. The Sanitary Control Area is the area in which activities that could contaminate the drinking water source are not allowed. Lewis County requires similar protection for two-party water supplies and properties being subdivided.According to state regulations and Lewis County Policy, a purveyor (the person owning or operating a water system) must provide an area of sanitary control for a radius of 100 feet for wells and 200 feet for shallow wells.. For small water systems, …
Environmental Health - Jan. 21, 2021, 11:20 a.m.
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About the Prosecutor
The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief legal officer for Lewis County. The primary mission of a Prosecuting Attorney is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. This includes obtaining orders for restitution for the victim, informing the victim of court dates, and acting as an advocate for the victim at trial and sentencing. The Prosecuting Attorney also acts as legal counsel to the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and county departments, assists in certain child support cases, and performs a number of other statutory duties. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are appointed by the Prosecuting Attorney to …
Prosecutor - May 7, 2009, 3:59 p.m.
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Safer Chemical Alternatives
Friendly Reminder: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working with chemicals or cleaners.Minimum protection for cleaning tasks is gloves and eye protection. For This... Try This... Air Freshener Use herbal bouquets, pure vanilla on a cotton ball, or simmer cinnamon and cloves Ants (in house) Red chili powder at entrance Car Battery Corrosion Removal Baking soda and water Chrome polish Apple cider vinegar Copper cleaner Rub with a lemon, then rinse and dry Dish detergent 1/2 Cup of baking soda + usual amount of liquid detergent Drain Cleaner Plunger followed by 1/2 cup baking soda + 1/2 cup vinegar; wait …
Solid Waste - Sept. 25, 2009, 9:26 a.m.
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Fallen Officers
IN REMEMBRANCE The Lewis County Sheriff's Office honors all officers in Lewis County who have died in the line of duty. LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Deputy Stephen "Mike" Gallagher, Jr. - End of Watch August 17, 2009Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen “Mike” Gallagher was gravely injured on Monday evening August 17, 2009, while responding to assist another deputy with a domestic violence 911 call. Deputy Gallagher’s patrol vehicle struck an elk on US Highway 12, near mile post 130, just outside of Packwood, WA. Deputy Gallagher was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he succumbed to his injuries …
Sheriff - Oct. 13, 2011, 4:32 p.m.