Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: April 15, 2026

Business Meeting: April 21, 2026

Summary:

The Veterans’ Advisory Board was established by Resolution No. 06-189 and updated by Resolution No. 12-143. The Lewis County Veterans’ Advisory Board bylaws establish the composition and appointment requirements for membership on the Board.

The Veterans’ Advisory Board recommends appointing Jeremy Schlake to the Veterans’ Advisory Board.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, George Dodd, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Sherri Dokken, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) established the Veterans’ Advisory Board (VAB) via Resolution 06-189 and amended its bylaws via Resolution 12-143; and

WHEREAS, the VAB bylaws provide that the Board shall consist of no fewer than seven regular members and two alternate members, all of whom must be approved by the BOCC and appointed by resolution; and

WHEREAS, Grant Kistler has resigned, creating a vacancy on the VAB; and

WHEREAS, Jeremy Schlake has expressed interest in serving on the Veterans’ Advisory Board, and alternate Joshua Pickett (Resolution 26-059) has moved into a regular voting role as outlined in the board's bylaws (Resolution 12-143); and

WHEREAS, the BOCC has reviewed a memorandum from the VAB recommending changes to its membership; and

WHEREAS, the VAB recommends that the BOCC appoint Jeremy Schlake as an alternate voting member for a term ending April 30, 2028; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that this appointment is in the best interest of the public and ensures compliance with the minimum membership requirements for the VAB.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby (1) ratifies the appointment of Joshua Pickett as a regular member of the Veterans’ Advisory Board, effective upon the date of Grant Kistler's departure from said board, and (2) appoints Jeremy Schlake as a non-voting alternate member of the Veterans’ Advisory Board for a term ending April 30, 2028.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of April, 2026.