Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The board conducted a preliminary review of the 2026-2027 biennial budget amendment two. The discussion focused on the budget amendment process for fiscal year 2026, including supplemental appropriations and technical corrections. The board reviewed recommended and not-recommended fund lists, which included requests from the auditor, sheriff, and superior court. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the progress and governance of the TC Connect enterprise system implementation, addressing concerns about timelines, vendor management, and the necessity of ongoing oversight by the executive steering committee.
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The Board discussed several key topics including the 50th-anniversary recognition for the local transit authority, an election information security grant, and a resolution to remove earmarked funds from the county's current expense levy. The meeting covered interlocal agreements regarding behavioral health administrative services and a new grant for child abuse prevention initiatives. Additionally, the board reviewed septic system repair contracts for Lost Lake Resort, an RFP for phosphorus mitigation and algae control at Long Lake, and the upcoming public hearing for the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. Other business included an interlocal agreement for transit signal priority, authorization for the Kaiser Road stormwater retrofit project, and two road vacation requests for Pingri Avenue and Church Hill Road.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The board reviewed midterm budget adjustments, authorizing the movement of specific auditor, sheriff, and district court requests from the not recommended to the recommended funding lists. The session included approval for the transmission of a community work agreement letter regarding the Squaxin Estuary project to the Department of Ecology. Additionally, the board discussed a fishery co-management dispute between the Chehalis Tribe and the Department of Fish and Wildlife, approving a letter to state officials emphasizing the priority of public safety and a government-to-government approach to resolving the dispute.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The Board held a work session primarily focused on midterm budget deliberations and strategies for addressing a $5.5 million structural deficit. Discussions covered the performance and allocation of non-general fund sales tax collections, specifically regarding public safety sales tax funds. The Board reviewed maintenance of effort requirements for sheriff's office patrol funding and examined projected fund balances, noting the distinction between appropriated amounts and actual expenditures.
