Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on July 22, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commissioners approved minutes from a previous meeting and consent agenda items including a $20,480 change order for a pavement overlay project and contract execution for the Dyke Road construction project, which had competitive bidding with 11 bidders. They also approved vouchers totaling over $1.4 million. A motion was passed to approve an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Health for tuberculosis medication provision. The board held a public hearing to approve the surplus of 27 pieces of equipment and five properties, with one vehicle removed from the surplus list. Additionally, the commissioners discussed the allocation of federal Title III funds to local fire districts and the sheriff's office, approving specific funding amounts. Lastly, the board opened a public hearing on updates to the county's critical areas ordinance, deciding to hold the hearing open until August 11 to allow further planning commission deliberations. An executive session on contract negotiations was also held with no decisions rendered.