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Public criticizes assessor board of equalization process and warns of restrictive short-term rental rules

5073688 · June 24, 2025
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Summary

A Packwood resident criticized the board of equalization (BOE) appeals process and raised concerns about proposed short-term rental restrictions following a planning commission workshop, saying the BOE process was unfair and that STR rules were being pushed without economic impact data.

Rob Maricle of Packwood used the public comment period on June 24 to relay two concerns to the Lewis County Board of Commissioners: perceived problems with the assessor's Board of Equalization appeals process and opposition to proposed short-term rental (STR) regulations under consideration by the planning commission.

On the BOE, Maricle said his appeal was denied and that when the assessor…

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