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Public commenters urge recovery assistance, repairs to county shop and raise fairboard concerns
Summary
During public comment at the May 26 meeting, an SBA representative outlined disaster loans for the Dec. 2025 storm; Lore Twiet pressed for action on the dilapidated Skamokawa county shop; library and pool events were promoted; and Fair Board member Kay Walters warned against hiring a fair manager without board input.
Several residents and representatives used the public-comment portion of the May 26 Wahkiakum County meeting to raise recovery and local-facility issues.
A representative from the Small Business Administration spoke about the SBA disaster loans program for the December 2025 storm event. Lore Twiet asked whether there are plans for the county shop in Skamokawa, which the board advised "may be demolished" because of its disrepair. Dan Turner of the Cathlamet Library commented on upcoming library events and programs, while Crystal Baker, a Town Council member, described a "new theme for the swimming pool" and the repair and improvement projects underway. Kay Walters of the Fair Board cautioned the board that "choosing a Fair Manager without the Fair Board's input has not been successful in the past."
The minutes record the public comments but do not show formal follow-up actions or timelines for addressing the county shop or pool repairs; those matters may be taken up by county staff later.
