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Chehalis resident urges Lewis County to seek equitable approach to possible fire-department merger
Summary
Greg Cole, a Chehalis resident, told Lewis County commissioners he was "disheartened" by comments at a Chehalis City Council meeting about a potential merger involving Fire District 6 and urged county officials to pursue an equitable outcome for constituents.
Greg Cole, who identified himself as a Chehalis resident, used the Jan. 13 public comment period to raise concerns about recent remarks at a Chehalis City Council meeting regarding a potential merger between Fire District 6 and the City of Chehalis Fire Department.
"It was very disheartening to hear the comments by the city manager regarding the potential merger of the fire district 6 and the city of Chehalis Fire Department," Cole said. He said his group wanted to "operate in good faith and openly and honestly with the city of Chehalis" but called the situation "difficult so far." Cole said it was "unfortunate" to hear an assertion that "Lewis County is going to join a cost sharing agreement with the city, against the fire districts." He asked the commissioners to find "a way out of this situation equitably and equal for everyone and beneficial to our constituents."
No county official responded to Cole's specific allegations during the recorded public comment period. The comment was not accompanied by any formal request for action in the meeting record. The transcript does not show a county confirmation or denial of the claim that Lewis County plans to enter a cost-sharing agreement with the city; the claim therefore remains unverified in this meeting record.
What happens next: The record shows no immediate action taken; the comment is part of the public record and could prompt follow-up from county staff or elected officials outside the meeting.
