1. 2023 Budget

    The memo below has links to budget reports available through the Lewis County OpenGov financial transparency portal. Users can view financial data based on the current proposed budget and prior year data. Please note that prior year data includes GAAP adjustments for financial reporting.For questions related to the OpenGov reports or for help with the system please contact Becky Butler at 360.740.1198 or email becky.butler@lewiscountywa.govSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSFinal General Fund Revenue by Office and Department NumberFinal General Fund Expenditures by Office and Department NumberFinal Other Funds Revenue by Fund NumberFinal Other Funds Expenditures by Fund NumberSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSPreliminary General Fund Revenue …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2022, 9:40 a.m.

  2. Facilities Call for Bids

    Current Projects: June 30, 2023 Community Development Sheetrock and Painting Project #31-2102-SRP Lewis County is soliciting bids from the Small Works Roster for the provision and installation of gypsum wallboard and interior painting of an office space at 125 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis WA.Call for BidsDesign DrawingsProject Manual Vol1Project Manual Vol 2Floorplan June 13, 2023 Rainier Block Site Improvements Lewis County is soliciting bides for the Rainier Block Site Improvements Project.Bid PacketDesign DrawingsDesign Specifications - RevisedBid Q&A December 20, 2022 Historic Courthouse Masonry Restoration Project Lewis County is solicitiong bids for the Historic Courthouse Masonry Restoration Project. Bids are …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

  3. Community Development Staff Directory

    If you are unsure who you need to contact, please use the "Contact Us" button on the left side of the page. This will allow us to forward your inquiry to the correct personnel. Permit CenterBrad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Planning DepartmentKaren WitherspoonSenior Project Plannerkaren.witherspoon@lewiscountywa.govNatalie KamienieckiSenior Long Range Plannernatalie.kamieniecki@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2606Preston PinkstonPlanner IIpreston.pinkston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1389Tara SnelsonAssistant Plannertara.snelson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2602Weston Floro-HagemanAssistant Plannerweston.floro-hageman@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3379 Building & Fire SafetyDoyle SanfordBuilding Official / Fire Marshal / Floodplain Managerdoyle.sanford@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2696Mike JohnstonPlans Examinermichael.johnston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2773Jordan PanteleeffBuilding Inspectorjordan.panteleeff@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1285Neal BahrtBuilding Inspectorneal.bahrt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1184Chris CollinsBuilding Inspectorchris.collins@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1474Smokey PadgettCode Compliance Officersmokey.padgett@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3372AdministrationMindy BrooksCommunity Development Directormindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.govSarah Hensley Office Managersarah.hensley@lewiscountywa.govMegan SathreAdministrative AssistantKylie PeckhamOffice Assistant Senior


    Community Development - Sept. 29, 2021, 12:04 p.m.

  4. Contact Community Development


    Community Development - Jan. 28, 2019, 10:53 a.m.

  5. Budget

    About Contact The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. Budget Historic Courthouse Rm 209 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1198 Contact Budget Budget Services Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Manager, and …


    Budget - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  6. Permit Center Lobby Closed

    The Community Development and Environmental Health building will be closed from NOON to 5pm on December 31st. You may apply for permits online through SmartGov or call 360-740-1146 for assistance during this time. However, no walk-in applications or payments will be accepted.


    Community Development - Dec. 22, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

  7. 25-300 Authorize the County Manager to enter into interlocal agreements with the cities of Centralia, Morton, Toledo and Vader and the town of Pe Ell for the co-management of development within the urban growth areas.

    Please see the attached resolution.City of CentraliaCity of MortonCity of Pe EllCity of ToledoCity of Vader - will be uploaded when received


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:32 a.m.

  8. Notice of Closure

    Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  9. Job Descriptions

    A B C 911 Executive Director911 Public Safety AdministratorAccountant CF111Accounting Analyst PHSS 1739Public Health Accounting Manager CF115Public Works Accounting Manager CF115Accounting Specialist (Lead) CF114LAccounting Specialist CF114Accounting Specialist SR CF115Accounting Technician CF113Administrative Assistant II OB113Administrative Assistant - Grant Administrator PW202Administrative Assistant OB112Administrative Assistant Senior OB111Administrative Paralegal LS126Airport Systems Manager AC100Animal Shelter Assistant AN103Animal Shelter Cleaner AN103CAnimal Shelter Manager AN100Animal Shelter Technician AN102Appraiser IAppraiser II AS114Appraiser III AS113Assistant County Engineer PW200Assistant Deputy Court Administrator SC110Assistant Planner PP160Associate Engineer - EIT EN304 Bailiff BAI 100Breast Feeding Peer Counselor SS170Budget Administrator BS111Budget Service Manager BS112Budget Technician BS130Building Inspector I BI134Building Inspector II BI133Building Inspector …


    Human Resources - Oct. 19, 2022, 3:54 p.m.

  10. 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:Agenda - 11/10/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Nov. 3, 2025, 3:10 p.m.