PACIFIC COUNTY
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Announcements
Noxious Weed Control Board - Accepting Applications for Districts 3 and 5
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to RCW 17.10.050, that the terms of office of the Pacific County Noxious Weed Control Board members representing District 3 and District 5 expire on February 1, 2027. The Board is accepting applications from residents of those two districts for appointment to four-year terms beginning February 1, 2027. Current members may apply for reappointment.
The Noxious Weed Control Board oversees noxious weed control in Pacific County under chapter 17.10 RCW. It has five voting members appointed by the Pacific County Board of Commissioners, one from each of five geographical districts. The Board meets quarterly. Members are not paid a salary but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.
Qualifications. Applicants must reside in the district they seek to represent. State law requires that at least three of the five voting members be engaged in the primary production of agricultural products, so the Board will consider whether each applicant is. Knowledge of local noxious weeds and control methods is desirable.
How to apply. State law requires a written application that includes the signatures of at least ten registered voters residing in the same district supporting the nomination. The Board’s nomination petition form meets this requirement and is available from the Board office and at PCweeds.org. A map of the district boundaries is available from the Board office.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter describing their interest in serving, their knowledge of noxious weeds and land management, and whether they are engaged in the primary production of agricultural products. The Board recommends the most qualified candidates to the County Commissioners, and a cover letter is the best way to show the Board your qualifications.
Deliver applications by mail to P.O. Box 88, South Bend, WA 98586; in person to 410 Quincy Street, South Bend; or by email in PDF format to [email protected]. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Selection. After nominations close, the Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a hearing on the applications at its regular meeting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 410 Quincy Street, South Bend, with remote attendance available by Zoom. The Board will then forward the applications to the Board of County Commissioners with its recommendation of the most qualified candidates, and the Commissioners will make the appointments. The names of the nominees will be posted on the county website or at the county courthouse and published in a local newspaper, as required by law.
Links: District Map, Nomination Petition form
For more information, visit PCweeds.org or contact Jeff Nesbitt, Director, at (360) 875-9425 or [email protected].
The Noxious Weed Control Board oversees noxious weed control in Pacific County under chapter 17.10 RCW. It has five voting members appointed by the Pacific County Board of Commissioners, one from each of five geographical districts. The Board meets quarterly. Members are not paid a salary but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.
Qualifications. Applicants must reside in the district they seek to represent. State law requires that at least three of the five voting members be engaged in the primary production of agricultural products, so the Board will consider whether each applicant is. Knowledge of local noxious weeds and control methods is desirable.
How to apply. State law requires a written application that includes the signatures of at least ten registered voters residing in the same district supporting the nomination. The Board’s nomination petition form meets this requirement and is available from the Board office and at PCweeds.org. A map of the district boundaries is available from the Board office.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter describing their interest in serving, their knowledge of noxious weeds and land management, and whether they are engaged in the primary production of agricultural products. The Board recommends the most qualified candidates to the County Commissioners, and a cover letter is the best way to show the Board your qualifications.
Deliver applications by mail to P.O. Box 88, South Bend, WA 98586; in person to 410 Quincy Street, South Bend; or by email in PDF format to [email protected]. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Selection. After nominations close, the Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a hearing on the applications at its regular meeting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 410 Quincy Street, South Bend, with remote attendance available by Zoom. The Board will then forward the applications to the Board of County Commissioners with its recommendation of the most qualified candidates, and the Commissioners will make the appointments. The names of the nominees will be posted on the county website or at the county courthouse and published in a local newspaper, as required by law.
Links: District Map, Nomination Petition form
For more information, visit PCweeds.org or contact Jeff Nesbitt, Director, at (360) 875-9425 or [email protected].
2026 Noxious Weed List
Did you notice the Noxious weed fee on your property tax statement?
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The Pacific County Noxious Weed Control Board has been funded via property tax assessment since 2019. The assessment funds help to ensure a robust noxious weed control program here in Pacific County. Thank you, Pacific County, for helping us to keep improving.
For more information please check out Frequently Asked Questions. If you still need more information, please email [email protected]. |
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