Lewis County to hold kick off event for comprehensive plan update

As Lewis County prepares to update its comprehensive plan, county officials will hold a kick-off event next month to engage the public in the process.

The county’s comprehensive plan is a guiding document for development and covers housing, transportation, economic development, land use and environmental preservation, among other areas.

In a county news release, Lewis County Senior Long-Range Planner Mindy Brooks said public feedback is critical in the process of developing the comprehensive plan.

“Growth is coming to Lewis County,” Brooks said in the release. “We have the opportunity to manage and guide where and how that growth occurs. It’s important that the community have a voice in those decisions.”

The “Lewis County 2045 kickoff event” is set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room on the second floor of the Lewis County Courthouse at 351 NW North St. in Chehalis.

After the presentation concludes, the county will launch an online survey at https://tinyurl.com/2m9j2cyr to gather input on various aspects of development and growth in Lewis County. The survey will close on May 10.

“I hope people take the survey and attend future meetings to share their thoughts,” Brooks said.

Community members unable to attend the Lewis County 2045 kickoff in person can join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92770578873 or by calling 888-475-4499. The meeting ID will be 927 7057 8873, and the passcode will be 085336.

For more information and to learn about opportunities for public input, go to https://tinyurl.com/2m9j2cyr. For questions about the comprehensive plan, contact Brooks at mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or 360-740-2610.