The Board of County Commissioners addressed several administrative and operational items. Key topics included the review of the biennial budget, the establishment of meeting schedules, and an executive session regarding real estate and legal matters. Additionally, the Board reviewed various grant contracts, set public hearings for new ordinances, and authorized a Request for Proposals for government affairs services. Approval was granted for interagency agreements related to public health and indigent defense services, engineering and design-build contracts for public works projects, and multiple appointments to advisory boards and committees.
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Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
The meeting included the approval of the agenda, a proclamation recognizing Keith Phillips and the Tenino stone carvers for their inclusion in the United States Congressional 250th anniversary time capsule, and a presentation regarding the upcoming Thurston County Fair. Speakers provided details on the fair's activities, such as exhibits, mascot elections, the history of the county fair, and the significance of 4-H and FFA programs. Additionally, the Thurston County Youth Market Animal Sale Committee presented information on their livestock auction program, which supports youth agricultural projects.
Mar 17, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of County Commissioners Business Meeting
The meeting agenda featured several key actions, including the approval of the agenda and a proclamation recognizing Agriculture Day, the Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, and World Frog Day. The consent agenda involved numerous items, such as authorizing a Letter of Assurance for the Accessible Community Advisory Committee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone using Lodging Tax funds, authorizing the issuance of an RFQQ for architectural services for the Fairgrounds Evacuation and Agriculture Center project, approving resolutions for a USDA Rural Development Grant application and delegation of authority, approving Interlocal Agreements with the Cities of Tumwater and Olympia for emergency management services, approving a sole source contract with Motorola for new Medic Unit radios, approving a contract with World Wide Technologies for cybersecurity grant funds, approving the 2025 Hazardous Waste Management Plan resolution, approving a contract with Homes First for affordable rental housing preservation, approving an ordinance amending property management procedures, approving a professional services contract with Heartstrides Therapeutic Horsemanship, and approving voucher lists from early February 2026. Department items included proposed action to approve an ordinance for Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure. Public Works proposed awarding a contract for the 2024 HSIP County Road Safety and Countywide Electrical Services Projects. The Sheriff's Office proposed approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Olympia for vessel transfer.
