Mar 3, 2026Board meeting
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The work session focused on an interlocal agreement between the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and the Port of Olympia regarding the transfer of harbor patrol operations and vessels to the Sheriff's Office. Key topics included the potential for enhanced marine safety and emergency response, operational logistics, funding strategies utilizing existing boater registration funds, and the integration of the volunteer harbor patrol program into the Sheriff's Office structure. The board discussed the importance of improving coordination with other emergency responders and the long-term sustainability and liability considerations associated with managing these marine resources.