Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: BUD - Budget

Directors' Update: April 1, 2026

Business Meeting: April 7, 2026

Summary:

Notice of Budget Amendment Hearing on the Lewis County 2026 Budget

 

Publications: Chronicle 04/09/2026 and 04/16/2026

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Noah Hudson, Arny Davis, Larry Grove, and Grace Jimenez

Resolution

WHEREAS, there is a need to hold a public hearing for the purpose of amending the 2026 budget for Current Expense and various funds pursuant to RCW 36.40.100; and

WHEREAS, all those wishing to speak for or against the amendment shall be afforded the opportunity to be heard. Said amendment will be available to review and can be obtained from the Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) Office; and

WHEREAS, written comments may be submitted by mail or in person at the BOCC, 351 N.W. North Street, Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532 or via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov beginning at 10 a.m. April 7, 2026. Written comment must be clearly marked “Written comment for April 21, 2026, budget amendment hearing” and must be received by 10 a.m. April 19, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held before the Lewis County BOCC in the Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at or after 10 a.m. April 21, 2026, to consider an amendment to various departments within the 2026 budget for Current Expense and various funds, increasing expenditures in the amount of $1,824,660 offset with a decrease in revenue in the amount of $13,455 with a decrease in estimated ending fund balance of $1,838,115; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board is hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, postings, and publications as required by law.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of April, 2026.