City Council Work Session May 12 2026

The Tumwater, WA City Council held a work session on May 12, 2026, which included a special recognition of a long-serving planning commission member and a detailed presentation from the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCA). The ORCA presentation covered their jurisdiction, air quality monitoring efforts, regulatory responsibilities, and programs such as wood stove replacement incentives and asbestos management. The council discussed coordination with ORCA on enforcement and compliance reporting. Additionally, the council reviewed the proposed Home Energy Score ordinance aimed at increasing transparency of home energy performance at the point of sale, reducing energy costs, and supporting climate goals. The discussion included subsidy options for low-income homeowners, enforcement mechanisms, potential impacts on the housing market, and coordination with local realtors. Council members expressed general support for continuing development of the ordinance with further clarifications on enforcement, subsidy administration, and applicability to different types of homes. The ordinance is expected to proceed through further committee review before full council consideration.