City Hall Updates
Sewer Billing Rates Changed Starting JANUARY 1st, 2026
See "News & Coming Events" for festival info and vendor applications
Help Shape Vader!
City Council Seat #5 is vacant!
Planning Committee Seat #2 is vacant!
Parks Board Seat #2 is vacant!
Apply at City Hall!
City Council Meeting
First & Third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Planning Committee Meeting
2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Parks Board Meeting
4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM
Special Meeting Thursday, January 28, 2026
Physical copies of agendas and packets are available upon request. Please notify city hall during our regular business hours if you would like to request a physical copy prior to any meeting.
Copies are 15 cents/page for public disclosure requests
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Budget Season: 2026
Property Tax Calculator
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Local Resources & Services
Vader City Hall 360-295-3222
Lewis County Sheriff Non-Emergency 360-740-1105
Cowlitz/Lewis Fire District #20 360-295-0906
Vader Post Office 360-295-3510
Utilities
Lewis County PUD (Electric) 800-562-5612
Water Utilities 360-740-1371
Sewer Utilities 360-295-3222
Trash Provider - LeMay Inc. 360-736-4769
Click here to create an account with LeMay or pay your service bill
Little Falls Cemetery - 360-295-3951
(No calls after 6 PM please!)
Lewis County Parcel Search Search
Vader City Hall has new business hours starting January 2026
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9am-4pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Closed everyday for lunch from 12pm-1pm
Remote Meeting Access Instructions
Please join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone using the link below.
You can also dial in using any phone.
+1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 502-972-813
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Get the app now and be ready for the next meeting. Click the link below.
PAYMENTS & FEES
Payments and fees can be paid over the phone (360-295-3222) OR by clicking the link below to pay online.
Fees Apply.
Debit/Credit Cards for a 2.5% fee
E-Check for only $1.75 charge
IF YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT IN COLLECTIONS DO NOT USE OUR ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT
FAIRWAY COLLECTIONS
Donations can be made to
"PARKS!"
OR
"Annual 4th of July Fireworks!"
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Emergency Preparedness
Do you and your family know what to do if a disaster happens in your community?
Click here to find out how you can keep your family safe and connected during an emergency event.
Additional emergency preparedness information is available for free at Vader City Hall.
Stop by Mon-Thurs from 9am-Noon and 1-3pm to browse the available information.
Lewis County Division of Emergency Services 351 NW. North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: (360) 740-1151 DEM@lewiscountywa.gov Follow us on Twitter @LCDEM
Don’t drive through flood covered roads. Obey road signs/barricades.
Citizens can monitor river forecasts on the Emergency Management page on the County website at: https://lewiscountywa.gov/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness
then click on the “River Readings” link on the left of the screen.
The National Weather Service has a link to 53 different ways to receive forecasts and warnings at: www.weather.gov/subscribe
Lewis County Emergency Management for preparedness materials available for citizens. Call (360) 740-1151.
Substance Abuse Resources
Substance Use Education for Parents: This provides valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles about drugs and alcohol. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of substance use.
Substance Use Education for Kids: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including educational videos and an easy-to-follow curriculum so parents can help their children understand the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
