Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: June 16, 2026

Summary:

Notice of hearing for Ordinance 1381 which would update Chapter 9.20 of Lewis County Code to update membership of the Lewis County Law and Justice Council

Publications: The Chronicle - June 18

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Resolution

WHEREAS, as allowed per RCW 72.09.300, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) established a Law and Justice Council in Chapter 9.20 of Lewis County Code via Ordinance 1200 (June 2008) and updated it via Ordinances 1282 (November 2017) and 1335 (August 2022); and

WHEREAS, Section 9.20.030, which establishes the membership of the 24-member council, identifies a non-existent group – the Lewis County Police Chiefs’ Association – and also does not identify any representatives from the local fire-fighting profession; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County is considering approval of Ordinance 1381 to correct the group from which law enforcement representatives are selected and to expand the council's membership to include representation from the local fire-fighting profession; and

WHEREAS, the hearing for proposed Ordinance 1381 will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. July 7, 2026, at which time the public can comment on the proposal. Written comment also may be submitted in person at the BOCC, 351 NW North Street, Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532 or via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov beginning at 10 a.m. June 16, 2026. Written comment must be clearly marked “Written comment for Ordinance 1381” and must be received by 10 a.m. July 5, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC (1) will hold a hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 1381 at or after 10 a.m. July 7, 2026; and (2) directs the Clerk of the Board to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, postings and publications as required by law.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 16th day of June, 2026.