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July 20, 2026
9 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Brummer, Becky Butler, Chief Civil DPA David Bailey,
Meja Handlen, Mindy Brooks, Grace Jimenez, Gabe Anzelini, Graham Gowing, Natalie Kamieniecki,
Sherri Dokken, Rudy Rodriguez, Sarah Hensley
Guest(s):
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Executive session: At 9 a.m., Commissioner Pollock announced that the Board would be going into
executive session with Chief Civil DPA David Bailey under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) until 9:05 a.m. to discuss
the Amy Dixson litigation. Becky Butler also joined.
Executive session ended at 9:05 a.m. Commissioner Pollock noted that no decisions had been made.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to authorize the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to inform
attorney Shannon Ragonesi that Lewis County does not view her representation of Cowlitz County as
a conflict of interest. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to add to the July 21, 2026, BOCC Business Meeting the
following items:
• Resolution 26-233: Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and Sourcewell
allowing use of cooperative purchasing contracts.
• Resolution 26-234: Authorize legal defense and indemnity for Christopher Tawes, Andrea Lowe,
Christopher Sweet, Robert Snaza and Carrie Breen, and their marital community if any,
regarding a lawsuit brought by Amy Dixson - Action No. 3:26-cv-05625-LK-BAT.
• Resolution 26-235: Increase Lewis County’s 2026 mileage rate to 76 cents per mile effective July
1, 2026.
Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion passed 2-0.
Lodging Tax allocation for 2027 funding: Rudy Rodriguez suggested the commissioners set the 2027
lodging tax allocation at $1 million. The commissioners agreed to earmark $1 million for 2027
disbursement. Mindy Brooks shared data that has found than more than 50 percent of the short-term
rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Lewis County are located in Packwood. Mindy said staff will be reaching
out to the owners of the 333 short-term rentals that have not yet been registered.
Jail boiler change order: Becky reviewed the change orders.
PHSS reclassification request re Developmental Disabilities contracts position: Meja Handlen reviewed
the request.
Commissioner Brummer made a motion to reclassify the Developmental Disabilities Programs
Coordinator position as outlined retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Motion
passed 2-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.