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*Budget & Levies Hearings
Please see the attached agenda.Please click on the following to review the corresponding documentsJUNIOR TAXING DISTRICT LEVIESResolution 25-340: Certify the property tax levies for junior taxing districts for collection in 2026 LEWIS COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2026 (HEARING)Resolution 25-341: Adopt the annual budget of Lewis County for the calendar year of 2026 LC PROPERTY TAX BUDGETS AND LEVIES FOR CURRENT EXPENSE AND ROADS (HEARING)Resolution 25-342: Property tax budgets and levies for Current Expense and Road Fund for 2026Additional Lewis County budget / levy documents
Commissioners - Nov. 26, 2025, 4:50 p.m.
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Commissioners
About Contact The Board of County Commissioners is the county’s legislative authority. The commissioners serve as the chief administrators for Lewis County operations. Most of their quasi-judicial duties have been assigned to a Hearings Examiner. more » Commissioners 351 NW North Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1120 Email: bocc@lewiscountywa.gov Contact the Commissioners Meet Your Commissioners Sean D. Swope District 1 Term: 01/01/25 - 12/31/28 (second consecutive term) Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM District 2 Term: 01/01/25 - 12/31/28 (second consecutive term) Scott J. Brummer District 3 Term: 01/01/23 - 12/31/26 Meet Your County Manager Ryan Barrett County Manager BOCC Legal Notices …
Commissioners - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.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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2010 SALES FOR 2011 ASSESSMENTS, 2012 TAX YEAR
2010 SALES REPORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following page(s) includes sales data and statistics considered to value Lewis County residential improved properties for Assessment Year 2011 for Taxes payable in 2012. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2011 is 1/1/2011. This means your assessed value should reflect 100% market value of your property as of 1/1/2011. The information provided on this page reflects vacant land and residential improved properties which sold in calendar year 2010, the preceding 12 months prior to the assessment/lien date. These transactions were considered to best reflect the current market. Citizens using …
Assessor - Dec. 4, 2013, 10:47 a.m.
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Docket Judge Rotation
2025April - June, Department 3, Judge YeagerJuly - September, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeOctober - December, Department 2, Judge Strophy 2026January - March, Department 3, Judge YeagerApril - June, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeJuly - September, Department 2, Judge StrophyOctober - December, Department 3, Judge Yeager 2027January - March, Department 1, Judge ToynbeeApril - June, Department 2, Judge StrophyJuly - September, Department 3, Judge YeagerOctober - December, Department 1, Judge Toynbee
Superior Court - April 6, 2016, 9:47 a.m.
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Community Recycle Events, Repair & Sustainability Fair, Workshops
Lewis County is working with cities and communities to offer free recycling events and opportunities to properly dispose of certain materials. Please see the Schedule of Events for 2026 listed below.The events are offered to Lewis County residents only, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If some recycling containers fill up on the day of the event, that particular recycling opportunity may be closed due to storage and space limitations. Every event will not necessarily offer the same recycling opportunities.Check out the dates that are confirmed in the chart below, and click on the city or community under …
Solid Waste - Aug. 26, 2021, 4:47 p.m.
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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.
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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:Agenda - 01/13/20262026 Bylaw Amendments2026 DocketCopy LCC 2.05, Advisory GroupsMeeting Notes: November 10, 2025
Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:06 a.m.
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History
1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …
Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.
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Utility Services
The Utility Services Division is responsible for establishing, operating, and maintaining public systems for the supply, treatment, and distribution of water and for the collection and treatment of wastewater and stormwater. The Utility division coordinates closely with the Engineering Services' surface water engineer. Currently, Utility Services manages and operates the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System and the Middle Fork Water Sewer System.Ordinance No. 1265 - Repealing and Replacing LCC Title 13, Public Utilities - Adopted on Feb. 22 , 2016Utility Fee & Rate Schedule approved by Resolution No. 19-289 Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System: Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System …
Public Works - Feb. 26, 2016, 10:43 a.m.