The board meeting focused on several key items, including the proclamation of Immunization Awareness Month and a request to hold a public hearing on updates to the Thurston County Sanitary Code regarding drinking water. The agenda included reports from the Health Officer and Director on community health updates, an overview of the Nurse Family Partnership, and legislative updates regarding the state budget. Additionally, the board addressed the adoption of a resolution for unpermitted food vendors and reviewed recent departmental achievements and awards.
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The board discussed a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, received a report on departmental and community updates, and reviewed the Public Health Leadership Academy session. The board also explored ways to participate in the Community Health Assessment, discussed historical context and current health trends related to Black Wellness in Thurston County, and reviewed upcoming business and work session meetings.
Jan 6, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of County Commissioners Business Meeting
The Business Meeting addressed several items primarily under the Consent Agenda. Actions included approving a contract amendment for Hearing Examiner services, updating rates for 2026. The Board also considered an amendment to the Experience Olympia & Beyond contract to extend its term through 2028 and approved the Tourism Promotion Area's 2026 Budget. Other consent items involved approving an amendment to reduce the FFY24 Homeland Security Grant Program funding, approving a resolution to change the 2025 Position Control Schedule, and authorizing Public Health and Social Services to issue Requests for Proposals/Applications for various services, including Homeless Services, Affordable Housing, Veterans Emergency Shelter funds, and Vape Prevention Grants. Agreements were approved with the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County and Family Education and Support Services utilizing Criminal Justice Treatment Account Funds. An Interlocal Agreement with the Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization was also approved. Furthermore, the Board acted on Interagency Agreements with the Washington State Health Care Authority and the Washington State Department of Health Consolidated Contract. Two items involved setting public hearings for February 3, 2026: one for a proposed ordinance amending Thurston County Code Chapter 2.104 regarding property management, and another for the temporary partial road closure of Sexton Drive NW. Approvals were also sought for an Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Patrol for mobilization response cost reimbursement and the creation of Fund 1210: Sheriff's Office's Aviation Program Donation Fund. Finally, voucher lists for the weeks of November 24, 2025, and December 1, 2025, were presented for approval.
