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 conducted a work session to review the upcoming business agenda. Key discussion topics included a resolution regarding state and federal funding for the Shoots Estuary restoration project, planned audio/video technology upgrades for the Emergency Coordination Center, and the review of proposed IT policies concerning the use of artificial intelligence, which were tabled pending further documentation. Additionally, the board addressed advisory board reappointments and discussed recruitment strategies for current vacancies.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting
Thurston County Board Of Health Board Meeting
The Board meeting included a presentation on Health Literacy Month, discussing the importance of clear, accurate, and accessible health information and how the organization can support public health education. The Health Officer and Director also provided a report featuring an overview of the acute respiratory illness dashboard, which tracks emergency department visits for respiratory complaints and is used by local hospital officials during peak illness seasons.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting
Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The board conducted a work session focusing on the 2026-2027 biennial budget midterm adjustment. Key discussions included the review of operating and capital maintenance/policy requests, the strategy for addressing general fund deficit reduction, and the importance of maintaining reserve funds for fiscal stability. Additionally, the board discussed pending litigation and collective bargaining matters in executive and closed sessions, as well as specific budget requests related to correctional medical services and project positions for the presidential election year.
