Noxious weed board defends program stability, signals possible assessment increase in 2027
The Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Board presented its 2026-27 budget to county commissioners, describing stable revenues from the assessment, reserve planning for vehicle replacement and pressure from rising interfund costs that may prompt a 2027 assessment review.
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The Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Board told commissioners at the budget workshop that it plans to hold the existing assessment rate for 2026 but expects to evaluate a possible increase in 2027 because of rising interfund costs such as rent and IT allocations.
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