Pacific County Council of Governments - PCOG
Pacific County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is proud to serve the Pacific County Council of Governments (PCOG). PCOG is a collaborative of Pacific County public entities and governments with the charge of prioritizing capital projects for funding through the Washington .09 sales tax fund in accordance with RCW (82.14.370). PCOG makes annual recommendations to the Pacific County Commissioners for capital project funding, and reviews projects for inclusion in the Pacific County Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP).
The .09 funding process and schedule is annually published in local media. Only public entities are eligible to apply.
Eligible OEDP Project Proposal Applications may be submitted at any time during the year for PCOG review. OEDP Project approval places a project on the Pacific County project “Annex”, a list of endorsed capital project plans for future implementation. Inclusion in the Annex project list does not include funding
PCOG Council Members:
Pacific County Commissioner………………………. Jerry Doyle
Mayor – City of South Bend …………………Bethany Barnard
Mayor – City of Ilwaco …………………………………….Eddie Hillard
Mayor – City of Raymond ……………………………… Dee Roberts
Mayor – City of Long Beach……………………….. Sue Svendsen
Port of Willapa Harbor …………………………………. James Sayce
Port of Peninsula …………………………………………. Jay Personius
Port of Ilwaco……………………………………………………… Tina Hayes
Pacific County Transit ………………………………… Mike Williams
Public Utility District #2…………………………………..Chris Forrest
Timberland Regional Library………………… Cheryl Heywood
Joint Pac Co Housing Authority…….Jennifer Westerman
Port of Chinook…………………………………………………..Ross Youngs
Willapa Harbor Hospital……………………………….Matt Kempton
Ocean Beach Hospital……………………………..Merry-Ann Keane
PCOG Contact Info: Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 1433, Long Beach, WA 98631
2026 PCOG BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
ALL MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY AT:
https://zoom.us/j/98393435234?pwd=NHRHR3N1cDZpejk0NTFDSE1BN1FTdz09
| Wednesday | February 11th, 2026 | 11AM -12:30PM |
| Wednesday | April 8th, 2026 | 11AM -12:30PM |
| Wednesday | June 10th, 2026 | 11AM -12:30PM |
| Wednesday | August 12th, 2026 | 11AM -12:30PM |
| Wednesday | October 14th, 2026 | 11AM -12:30PM |
| Wednesday | December 9th, 2026 | 11AM -12:30PM |
| .09 Project Funding Timeline | 2026 |
Board Meeting Application Process Presented .09 Applications Open | February 11th, 2026 |
| .09 Applications Due | March 11th, 2026 |
Board Meeting .09 Project Proposal Hearing | April 8th, 2026 |
Board Meeting Vote on .09 Projects | June 10th, 2026 |
Full OEDP List Presented | August 12th, 2026 |
| OEDP Ranking | October 14th, 2026 |
| Budget Approval and Officer Elections for 2026 | Dec 9th, 2026 |
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Some of the local work that has been accomplished thanks in part to the work of PCOG:
City of South Bend Timberland Library Renovation
The historic 1863 sq/ft structure is a Carnegie library was built in 1913. The library shares Timberland Regional Library’s collection of over 1.6 million books, CDs, DVDs, ebooks, downloadable audio books, videos, magazines, and talking books
Tokeland Marina Redevelopment
The project includes commercial pier renovation, Upgraded breakwater float and moorage facilities for boaters a seafood/local products market facility, public restrooms, a marina office and a storage area, a new septic system and as well as development of a picnic area with parking, lighting and access improvements.
Port of Ilwaco Boat Yard Modernization
The work includes improvements to the stormwater and pressure water systems. A more eco-friendly pressure-wash water system is also among the boatyard improvements. The new Vessel Deconstruction Facility will perform vessel deconstruction activities and maintenance while providing sufficient space to receive boats and store equipment