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Wahkiakum joins Clark and Cowlitz to form Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area
Summary
The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners approved an updated interlocal agreement with Clark and Cowlitz counties to create the Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area, effective May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The vote was unanimous.
The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an updated Interlocal Agreement with Clark and Cowlitz counties to form the Southwest Washington Workforce Investment Area, effective May 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Commissioner Lee Tischer moved approval and Commissioner Mark Letham seconded; the board voted aye (Tischer, Letham and Chair Daniel L. Cothren).
County leaders said the agreement formalizes a regional workforce partnership intended to coordinate employment and training services across the three counties. The board recorded the effective dates in the motion (5-1-26 to 6-30-29) and placed the vote on the public record during the May 12 meeting.
