The Wahkiakum County Board of Equalization is a board comprised of five citizen members who are appointed for three-year terms by the Wahkiakum County Commissioners. The Board is established by the laws of Washington State and governed by the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR), pursuant to RCW 84.08.020 and 84.08.060.
The Board is separate from and operates independently of the Wahkiakum County Assessor. It adjudicates appeals of assessed property valuations and other determinations of the Assessor, with a goal of providing an impartial and economical forum to hear and decide appeals brought by taxpayers.
All appeals are open to the public. There is no public comment other than the property owners or their legal representatives. Deliberations are closed to all public parties and County Assessors. The Board of Equalization personnel are the only persons in attendance for deliberations.
Current members of the Board are:
- Kenneth Quick, Chair 2025
- Robert Rendler
- Theresa Eykel
- Cathy Gawith
- Darren Plank
Meeting Location: River Street Meeting Room, 25 River Street, Suite D Cathlamet. The entrance is at the back of the building. The River Street Meeting Room is barrier-free and handicap accessible.
Board of Equalization Meeting Schedule:
Upon certification of the tax rolls the BOE shall convene and be in session for 28 days and meet three (3) times in a regular meeting during this period.
The 2025 Board meeting will be Sept. 15 (9-12), Sept 16 (12-3), and Sept 22 (9-12). In the River Street Conference Room. 25 River Street, Ste. D