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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The City of Kelso is requesting qualifications from attorneys and/or law firms interested in contracting for defense services for indigent defendants appearing to answer criminal charges in Cowlitz County District Court.
The contract has represented a range of 600 to 800 annual cases subject to the caseload limits adopted by the City. The lead firm will be responsible for managing inflow of cases and assuring appearances at all arraignment calendars and providing 24-hour access to unassigned clients in police custody.
Requests for Qualifications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021.
For further information, please contact Jessica Bronstein at 360-577-3379 or via email at jbronstein@kelso.gov or click on the following link: Full RFQ
Date Posted: Friday, February 12, 2021
City Hall will be closing at 1:00 pm Friday, February 12th, 2021 due to inclement weather. We will be closed Monday, February 15th for President's Day. We will be open normal schedule on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at 9:00 am
Date Posted: Thursday, February 4, 2021
The City of Kelso is accepting applications for fireworks stand permits.
Due to the size of population, the City of Kelso is limited to allow for three fireworks stands each year. Permits may be granted, or denied, based upon the City Manager's assessment of the applicant's experience and demonstrated record together with such other factors as are determined to be in the best interest of and benefit to the community. All applications to operate fireworks stands shall be made no later than May 2, 2021.
For additional information, please contact Traci Howard at 360-423-0900 or thoward@kelso.gov.
Date Posted: Thursday, January 7, 2021
Jan. 07, 2021:
- Construction has begun for the West Main St Improvements Project – Phase 2. Completion expected August 2021.
- The Contractor has begun underground utility work along 6th Avenue, 5th Avenue and 4th Avenue near Catlin Street.
- Removal of existing structures along the south side of Catlin has begun.
- The Signals at 5th/Catlin and 5th/West Main have been put into a four-way stop flashing condition to accommodate the traffic control for the work.
- Local Traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes for the duration of the project.
- Thru Traffic is encouraged to use Cowlitz Way.
- For more information visit: kelso.gov/west-main-realignment-phase-2
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Curbside pickup January 2nd thru January 8th, 2021
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The City of Kelso is now accepting applications from Kelso residents that reside within the city limits of Kelso to fill a vacancy on the city council.
The timeline for filling the vacancy is as follows:
December 8, 2020: Applications are due to city staff not later than 5:00 p.m.
January 5, 2021: Special meeting at 4:30 p.m. to conduct candidate interviews followed by executive session, council vote, and swearing in of new councilmember.
A councilmember application and an application to be considered for any board, committee, commission must be filled out and submitted to City Manager Andrew Hamilton prior to Dec. 8th @ 5:00 p.m.
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