Tuesday Public Meeting - 07.21.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a public meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commissioners approved a consent agenda that included a community development grant reconveyance and contract execution for the Dyke Road construction project, which had multiple bidders and came in under the engineer's estimate. They also approved an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Health to provide tuberculosis medication to uninsured individuals. A public hearing was held to approve the surplus of county capital assets, including vehicles and properties, with one vehicle removed from the surplus list to be retained for fairground use. Additionally, the board discussed the allocation of federal Title III funds totaling approximately $34,500 to local fire districts and the sheriff's office for emergency services and search and rescue equipment, approving adjusted funding amounts after discussion. Lastly, the commissioners held a public hearing on updates to the county's critical areas ordinance, deciding to hold the hearing open until August 11, 2026, to allow further planning commission deliberations. The meeting concluded with an executive session on contract negotiations.