October 14, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners work session on October 14, 2026, focused primarily on finalizing direction for the county’s general fund budget recommendations. The board voted to move two District Court requests—jury administration and “Lumis revenue transport”—from “not recommended to fund” to “recommended to fund,” after staff said interlocal-agreement revenue would cover most of the costs. Staff also noted that the Sheriff’s Corrections request for increased medical-services costs had been moved to the recommended-to-fund list. The board directed staff to proceed with the recommended list and prepare final documentation for the October 27 meeting, alongside work on the $5.5 million reduction plan. No contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were identified.

The board also approved sending a letter to the Department of Ecology concerning the Shoots Estuary project and labor support, with other participating jurisdictions to be copied. It separately voted to direct the county manager to send a letter to state officials regarding the dispute between the Chehalis Tribe and the Department of Fish and Wildlife, emphasizing public safety and avoiding escalation. These actions did not include procurement decisions.