Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: WEED - Weed Control

Directors' Update: Dec. 31, 2025

Business Meeting: Jan. 6, 2026

Summary:

Appoint Arthur Smith to the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board as the Representative for Weed District Three (3), comprising the Vader, Toledo, Winlock, and Napavine areas of the county. 

Publications: Chronicle: December 16th, 2025

Cover Letter To: Arthur Smith, arthur.smith@lewiscdwa.com

Additional Copies To: Charles Edmonson, charles.edmonson@lewiscountywa.gov

Resolution

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) that there is a vacancy on the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (LCNWCB), in Weed District 3, comprising the communities of Vader, Toledo, Winlock, and Napavine areas, as well as the surrounding areas; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has faithfully performed the notice and application process outlined under RCW 17.10.050(2), including multiple legal notices for the expiration of the term, and held a public hearing to discuss applicants for the vacancy; and

WHEREAS, finding that Arthur Smith has fulfilled the requirements for application and appointment outlined in RCW 17.10.050(2); and

WHEREAS, finding that the LCNWCB recommends Arthur Smith be appointed to the same, staff have posted his name and the Weed Board's recommendation on both the county website and placed a legal notice in a paper of general circulation, as outlined in RCW 17.10.050(2); and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to fill the vacancy on the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and appoint Arthur Smith of Lewis County to serve in that regard.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby appoints Arthur Smith to the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board, representing District 3, for a term of four years, ending on December 31, 2029.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of January, 2026.