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 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Thurston County Finance Committee Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The Committee reviewed the third-quarter investment portfolio performance, including earnings rates and portfolio snapshots. A quarterly commentary was presented detailing U.S. Treasury yield curve movements and their impact on the portfolio's weighted average maturity and gross yield. The meeting also included an analysis of portfolio compliance, sector breakdowns, issuer holdings, and maturity distribution. Comparisons between actual net earnings and budgeted earnings for county funds were discussed along with investment compliance reports.
Oct 20, 2026·Board meeting
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.
