June 2, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a business meeting on June 2, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved multiple resolutions to create new special revenue funds, including a jurisdictional court services fund and a public safety sales tax fund, both aimed at supporting court services and public safety programs. They also adopted amendments to the 2026-2027 biennial operating and capital budgets, increasing appropriations by over $85 million to accommodate new grants and capital project carryovers. A significant contract award was approved for $231,196.27 to Infrastructure Management Systems to provide advanced pavement surface condition data collection, replacing manual methods. Additionally, the board authorized a $200,000 contract with Ross Strategic to conduct a countywide assessment of water-related policies and programs, funded by a Washington Department of Commerce grant. Public comments raised concerns about budget appropriations, veterans services, and planning and permitting department issues, but the board affirmed that all expenditures and contracts were properly vetted and legally compliant. The meeting also featured updates on public works achievements and community reports from commissioners.