Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing on updates and plans related to public works, parks, facilities, roads construction, and budget scheduling. Key procurement-related discussions included the submission of a courthouse historical grant, an ongoing RFQ process for animal control services, and multiple capital improvement projects such as the Legacy Park development funded by RCO grants and dredge spoil sales, and various road and bridge construction projects totaling several million dollars. The commissioners reviewed awarded contracts, including a $7.5 million intersection project, a $1.6 million bridge replacement, and a $3.6 million road reconstruction, with upcoming bids for smaller repair projects. Facilities updates covered HVAC system completion, facade repairs, and surplus asset auctions. Budget planning was also discussed, highlighting new budget tracking columns and upcoming workshops. Additionally, the county clerk reported progress on implementing in-person credit card payment terminals, with transaction fees passed to customers. No votes or motions were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but several action items related to contract execution and project funding were noted.