County Manager Resigns, Lewis County Learns It Had One

Local | October 10, 2026

LEWIS COUNTY, WA — News of County Manager Ryan Barrett's resignation has reportedly sent shockwaves through Lewis County, where residents were stunned to discover the county had a manager in the first place.

Barrett, who has held the position since August 2023, managed to spend more than three years in county government without becoming a household name, an accomplishment usually reserved for federal bureaucrats and the people responsible for maintaining the courthouse vending machines.

Residents are now scrambling to understand what exactly a county manager does, with some expressing concern that his departure could leave a significant gap in the county's ability to hold meetings, develop strategic plans, and schedule additional meetings to discuss those plans.

County officials now face the difficult task of finding a replacement, although taxpayers have reportedly suggested leaving the position vacant for six months to see if anyone notices.

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