FAQs • Port of Longview, WA • CivicEngage

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Cargo & Ships

2. Do truck drivers need to make an appointment for dropping off cargo?: Whether or not you need to make an appointment depends upon the type of cargo. Contact operations by calling 360-425-3305.

1. Are Commission Meetings open to the public?: Yes, the public is invited to attend.

2. When are the Commission Meetings?: Commission meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Port offices:
10 Port Way
Longview, WA 98632

However, meeting details are subject to change. For official notification, you may request to be added to the notification list by contacting the Executive Assistant. Find the Executive Assistant's contact information, and additional meeting information, on the Board of Commission page.

3. How do I get on a list to receive notices and agendas?: There are a few ways to be notified about notices, agendas, and minutes being posted. Find out how to become notified on our Notification Methods page.

4. Which district do the Commissioners represent?: District #1 is represented by Commissioner Jeff Wilson, District #2 is represented by Commissioner Doug Averett, and District #3 is represented by Commissioner Allan Erickson. For details, view the
Board of Commission page.

5. When do Commissioners' terms expire?: District #1 position (currently held by Jeff Wilson) expires December 31, 2021. District #2 position (currently held by Doug Averett) expires December 31, 2024. District # 3 position (currently held by Allan Erickson) expires December 31, 2026.

1. Can I get a job at the Port of Longview?: Openings will be posted on the Careers page.

1. Can I get a copy of the Annual Report?: Annual Reports are available as downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader files. Find them in the archive center.

2. Why does the Port collect taxes?: In 1911 the Legislature authorized citizens to form port districts and implement an annual property tax levy of $2 per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property within the district.

Since 1911 the Legislature has reduced the annual property tax authorization for port districts to 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property within the district.

3. How much does the Port collect?: The Port tax levy for 2020 is 21 cents per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property - a nearly 12% decrease from the 2019 rate of 24 cents per thousand. The average Port District taxpayer pays $52.50 in taxes to the Port for a home valued at $250,000.

4. What are taxes used for?: Tax levy funds are used for capital facilities improvements such as docks, warehouses, cranes and transportation infrastructure and repayment of general obligation bond debt. These improvements are designed to produce more tonnage, more ship calls and more economic activity in the Port District community, directly and indirectly benefiting taxpayers in the form of jobs and commerce.

1. How do I get to the Port of Longview?: The Port is located at:
10 Port Way
Longview, WA 98632

To view specific driving directions, view our Directions and Hours page.

2. How do I arrange a Port tour?: To schedule a tour, contact the Communications/Public Affairs employee, Communications Coordinator Dan Polacek.