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Custodial brought in-house, Hall of Justice HVAC near completion; county addresses leaks and volunteer use limits

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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County staff reported the first week of in-house custodial services proceeded with two extra-help hires, inventorying supplies and negotiating a private cleaning agreement for park restrooms; Hall of Justice HVAC work is about 75% complete and the county is addressing long-standing roof-drain leaks.

Savannah (custodial staff) briefed the board on the county’s first week of moving custodial services in-house, saying departments were cooperative and the transition produced few complaints.

"We did do a full inventory. We're working on supplies ... we're really happy with the two folks we got," Savannah said, noting one hire previously worked for the janitorial contractor and is familiar with…

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