Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing various departmental budgets, including the Veterans Relief Fund, Human Services, Health Department, Low-Income Housing, and the Opioid Fund. Significant procurement-related discussions included contract change orders and bid awards for infrastructure projects such as the 2024 unit price guardrail installation, South Cloverdale Road project, and Tenant Way closed landfill flare replacement project. The board approved a $24,235.73 increase to the guardrail contract and a $12,810 supplemental agreement for design changes on the South Cloverdale Road project. They also rejected all bids for the flare replacement due to irregularities and decided to include the flare procurement in the upcoming construction contract. Additionally, a possession and use agreement with Warehouser for the Burma Road Toutel Park bypass project was acknowledged, and a $229,750.23 change order was approved for extended utility work on the South Cloverdale Road intersection project. The meeting also covered approval of a hazard communication program for workplace chemical safety and discussed a quote for a prefab kennel purchase. The commissioners addressed easement agreements related to pipeline access and discussed the use of opioid settlement funds, emphasizing the need to avoid using these funds for permanent employee positions. No votes were taken during the executive session on potential litigation.