2023-09-08 MayorsMayors’ Meeting
September 8, 2023
9:01 a.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, County Manager Ryan
Barrett, Mindy Brooks, Eric Eisenberg, Napavine Mayor Pro Tem Duane Crouse, Pe Ell Mayor Lonnie
Willey, Kristine Rompa of Puget Sound Energy, Caitlin Harrington of Sen. Murray’s office, Nic Scott,
Rocky Lyon, John Anderson, Peter Lahmann, Josh Metcalf, Becky Butler, Cameron Kockritz of Rep. Marie
Gluesenkamp-Perez’s office, Jenn Libby-Jones, Vader Mayor Joe Schey, Meja Handlen, Paul Mason of
WSDOT, Sara Kohout of Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez’s office, Stacy Davis, Tanisha Harris Cantwell’s office,
Toledo Mayor Pro Tem Eric Hayes, Willie Painter, Morton Mayor Dan Mortensen
Guest(s): Mitchell Roland
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None
Pe Ell Mayor Lonnie Willey discussed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
Mayors and other representatives provided updates on city, state and federal work taking place. There
were no requests for assistance.
Eric Eisenberg discussed loans available that could help with Toledo’s needed water main
improvements.
Mindy Brooks said work plans for comprehensive plan periodic update are due Sept. 30. She said
appropriations likely would then be available by November. Mindy said she is working on an interlocal
agreement for cities to work with the county on “existing conditions” portion of the periodic update.
Mindy discussed grant funding available to help with the climate piece of the periodic update.
Eric said the Thriving Communities grant will launch the following week.
Commissioner Swope discussed the county’s recently passed ordinances regarding RV parking and
unauthorized camping.
Commissioner Pollock discussed an ordinance being drafted to address firefighter safety.
Commissioner Brummer discussed an upcoming ballot measure regarding 911 funding.
Peter Lahmann discussed training and apprenticeship programs available for veterans. He also invited
the group to a Veterans Stand Down event on Sept. 23.
Meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.