NOH regarding proposed changes to Lewis County commissioner district and precinct boundaries. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-414
NOTICE OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING
PROPOSED CHANGES TO LEWIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT AND PRECINCT
BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) plans to
hold two hearings regarding proposed changes to commissioner district and
precinct boundaries within Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of RCW 29A.76.010 and RCW 36.32.020, the
BOCC is required to divide Lewis County into three commissioner districts, with
each district comprising -- as nearly as possible -- one-third of the population of
the county; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC also must ensure that voting precincts are not divided by
commissioner district lines; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC must prepare a redistricting plan for the commissioner
district boundaries every 10 years based on new data from the U.S. Census
Bureau; and
WHEREAS, due to a new law the state Legislature passed in 2021 (SSB 5013,
which amended RCWs 29A.76.010 and 29A.92.050), Lewis County must submit its
redistricting plan by December 31, 2021, instead of "no later than eight months
after receipt of the federal decennial census data," as previously prescribed; and
WHEREAS, the county also may be required to again update its redistricting plan
once the state Supreme Court considers potential changes to congressional
districts after the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) -- a group
created under the Constitution of the State of Washington as amended by the
addition of Section 43 (Amendment 74, 1983 SSJR 103, November 8, 1983) --
missed its November 15, 2021, submission deadline; and
WHEREAS, staff from Lewis County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
department, Auditor's Office and BOCC office have worked on options for the
BOCC to review; and
WHEREAS, the various redistricting options will be available on the BOCC website
at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/ beginning Dec. 4, 2021.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-414
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC will hold two hearings on the
county's proposed redistricting plans: the first will be at or after 10 a.m.
December 14, 2021, and the second will be at or after 10 a.m. December 21,
2021, with both hearings taking place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on the
second floor of the historic courthouse at 351 N.W. North Street in Chehalis; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the BOCC is
hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications,
posting and publication for the hearings as required by law.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 30th day of November, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
By: Amber Smith, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Page 2 of 2 Res. 21-414
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AND INTENT TO ADOPT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON, BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS will hold two public hearings regarding changes to Lewis County commissioner
district and precinct district boundaries.The hearings will take place at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 14 and
Dec. 21, 2021, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in
Chehalis, Washington. Interested parties are encouraged to check the Commissioners' Business Meeting
agenda for the Zoom log-in details.The agenda will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting on the Lewis County Agendas&Calendar webpage.
The hearings will consider changes to Lewis County commissioner district and precinct boundaries.
Under the provisions of RCW 29A.76.010 and RCW 36.32.020,the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) is required to divide Lewis County into three commissioner districts,with each
district comprising--as nearly as possible--one-third of the population of the county.The BOCC must
prepare a redistricting plan for the commissioner district boundaries every 10 years based on new data
from the U.S. Census Bureau.
During the hearings, individuals will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the
proposed changes.All individuals wishing to speak are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be
submitted in advance of the hearing by emailing the BOCC at BOCC@lewiscountywa.gov or Clerk of the
Board Rieva Lester at rievalester@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include "Redistricting Hearing" in the
subject line.
Details about the proposed redistricting options will be available on the Commissioners'web page at
https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/by Dec.4, 2021.The proposed maps are subject to
change before or at the hearing.
The meeting site is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact
Rieva Lester at 360-740-1419 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board/Publish in The Chronicle (Dec.4 and Dec. 11, 2021) and The East
County Journal (Dec.8, 2021)
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA ANTES DEL JUNTA
DE COMISIONADOS DEL CONDADO DE LEWIS
E INTENCION DE ADOPTAR
POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que el CONDADO DE LEWIS,WASHINGTON, LA JUNTA DE
COMISIONADOS DEL CONDADO Ilevara a cabo dos audiencias publicas con respecto a los cambios en
los limites del distrito del comisionado del condado de Lewis y del distrito de precinto. Las audiencias
se Ilevaran a cabo a las 10 a.m. o despues del 14 de diciembre y el 21 de diciembre de 2021, en Ia Sala
de Audiencias de los Comisionados en el segundo piso del Palacio de Justicia HistOrico en Chehalis,
Washington. Se anima a las partes interesadas a consultar la agenda de Ia reunion de negocios de los
comisionados para conocer los detalles de inicio de sesiOn de Zoom.
La agenda se publicara al menos 24 horas antes de Ia reunion en la pagina web Agendas&Calendar del
condado de Lewis.
Las audiencias consideraran cambios en los limites de distrito y precinto del comisionado del condado
de Lewis.
Segun las disposiciones de RCW 29A.76.010 y RCW 36.32.020, Ia Junta de Comisionados del Condado de
Lewis(BOCC) debe dividir el Condado de Lewis en tres distritos de comisionados,y cada distrito
comprende, en Ia medida de to posible, un tercio.de la poblacion del condado. La BOCC debe preparar
un plan de redistribuciOn de distritos para los limites del distrito del comisionado cada 10 anos con base
en los nuevos datos de la Oficina del Censo de EE. UU.
Durante las audiencias, se invitara a las personas a hablar y/o proporcionar declaraciones por escrito
sobre los cambios propuestos. Se anima a asistir a todas las personas que deseen hablar. Los
comentarios por escrito pueden enviarse antes de Ia audiencia enviando un correo electronico al BOCC a
BOCC@lewiscountywa.gov oa Ia Secretaria de la Junta Rieva Lester a rievalester@lewiscountywa.gov.
Incluya "Audiencia de redistribucion de distritos"en Ia Iinea de asunto.
Los detalles sobre las opciones de redistribuciOn de distritos propuestas estaran disponibles en Ia pagina
web de los Comisionados en https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/antes del 4 de
diciembre de 2021. Los mapas propuestos estan sujetos a cambios antes o durante Ia audiencia.
El lugar de la reunion no tiene barreras. Las personas que necesiten asistencia especial o adaptaciones
deben comunicarse con Rieva Lester al 360-740-1419 al menos 72 horas antes de Ia reunion.
Rieva Lester,Secretaria de la Junta/ Publicar en The Chronicle (4 de diciembre y 11 de diciembre de
2021)y The East County Journal (8 de diciembre de 2021)
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Nov. 30, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Legal Notice
Notice of two public hearings regarding proposed changes to Lewis County commissioner district
and precinct boundaries
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone: 360-740-1419
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Notice of hearings for redistricting
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status The Chronicle: Dec. 4 and Dec. 11
The East County Journal: Dec. 8
PA's Office Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Larry Grove, Gary Hurley, Matt Hyatt, Tom
Stanton, Terry Jouper