Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on June 24, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. Key procurement activities included a request for qualifications to identify nonprofit organizations for animal care services, a request for proposals for a firm to conduct an after-action review related to the Nepon tragedy, and a call for bids for the South Tutel Road headwall repair project. The commissioners also reviewed and approved multiple interlocal agreements and contracts, including a $50,000 funding agreement for trails and paths with the Port of Columbia, a $576,000 rural development grant agreement with the City of Woodland for a water project, and amendments to contracts related to opioid use disorder treatment and engineering services for an RV park project. Additionally, a bid award was made to Lakeside Industries for asphalt materials through June 2027. The meeting included discussion and a vote on a labor contract amendment for six correction sergeants, with some opposition noted due to the proposed 22% pay increase. The consent agenda, including vouchers totaling approximately $8.9 million, was approved by motion.