June 2, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on June 2, 2026, primarily focused on a legislative session debrief presented by Council consultant Deborah Mejia. The discussion centered on the 2026 state legislative session outcomes, including budget deficits, capital and transportation budgets, and key policy changes affecting the county. Notably, the capital budget saw record investments in housing, while transportation funding prioritized maintenance due to projected shortfalls. The board reviewed the reinstatement of certain funds critical to county operations, such as public defense and crisis stabilization facility funding, and discussed the impacts of Senate Bill 6346, the tax on millionaires, which did not allocate revenue to local public defense and could negatively affect local sales tax revenues. The commissioners also authorized outreach to other counties regarding the Timberland Regional Library governance. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the legislative updates and budget discussions have implications for future county funding and capital projects.