Tuesday Public Meeting - 07.07.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a public meeting on July 7, 2026, which included several procurement and infrastructure discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a two-year countywide pavement striping contract to Construction Head, Inc. for $938,165.50 and approving a bid award to Tapany Inc. for $1,234,000 for the Burma Road to Toutel Park Road bypass project, addressing erosion and flooding issues. The commissioners also discussed a grant reapplication for the Washington Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and reviewed updates to the Three Rivers Regional Wastewater Authority's pre-treatment ordinance. A significant portion of the meeting focused on infrastructure challenges related to erosion, sedimentation, and flood risk downstream of Mount St. Helens, with local leaders and stakeholders emphasizing the need for federal funding, local control, and coordinated legislative advocacy. The meeting concluded with discussions on emergency response planning and community outreach efforts related to these ongoing environmental and infrastructure concerns.