2026-04-07 BOCC Meeting

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on April 7, 2026, which included presentations and discussions on community services and several procurement and budget-related resolutions. Coastal Community Action Program representatives detailed their new coordinated entry service and other supportive programs aimed at housing stability and care coordination for vulnerable populations. The board approved a public hearing notice for a budget amendment reflecting a revenue decrease of $13,455 and an expenditure increase of $1,824,660, impacting the fund balance by $1,838,115. They also set a public hearing for the renewal of Lewis County PUD number one's telecommunication franchise. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of a $1.2 million property sale (the Kresky Building), awarding a $484,615 grant to the city of Chehalis for a water main and fire hydrant project, and approving bids for county publications with The Chronicle selected as the lowest responsive bidder. Additionally, the board approved resolutions related to land use designations and appointments to various advisory boards. The meeting concluded with announcements about local development projects, including the opening of a mixed-use hotel and residential facility in Centralia.