Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: June 17, 2026

Business Meeting: June 23, 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.

Candace Johnson was appointed as an alternate member in March 2024 and moved into a regular voting member position in May 2024 following the departure of a regular voting member. The Veterans’ Advisory Board recommends ratifying Candace Johnson’s appointment and service as a regular member for the 2024–2026 term and reappointing her as a regular member for an additional two-year term ending March 31, 2028.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, George Dodd, Caroline Garibay, 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, the BOCC appointed Candace Johnson as an alternate member of the VAB in March 2024 via Resolution 24-081; and

WHEREAS, as outlined in the VAB bylaws adopted under Resolution 12-143, Candace Johnson moved into a regular voting member position in May 2024 following the departure of regular voting member Ricardo Barrientes; and

WHEREAS, Candace Johnson’s service and participation as a regular voting member are reflected in the official meeting minutes and records of the VAB; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC desires to formally recognize and ratify Candace Johnson’s service as a regular member of the VAB for the two-year term beginning in March 2024 and ending March 31, 2026, to ensure the BOCC’s records accurately reflect such service; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC further desires to reappoint Candace Johnson as a regular member of the VAB for an additional two-year term beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that ratifying Candace Johnson’s prior service and reappointing her for an additional term is in the best interest of the public and supports compliance with the VAB’s minimum membership requirements.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby ratifies the appointment and service of Candace Johnson as a regular member of the Veterans’ Advisory Board for the 2024–2026 term, effective upon the date she moved into the regular voting member position in May 2024 and continuing through March 31, 2026; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby reappoints Candace Johnson as a regular member of the Veterans’ Advisory Board for an additional two-year term beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of June, 2026.