June 16, 2026 -Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on June 16, 2026, covering a range of procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included approval of a $300,000 contract with the Housing Authority of Thurston County for the acquisition of Creekwood Court affordable housing, and approval of affordable housing capital funding awards totaling nearly $7 million for nine projects. The board also reviewed opioid settlement funding allocations exceeding $2 million for various community programs. Additionally, the board discussed amendments to interlocal agreements, such as a no-cost bicycle donation program with Inner City Transit, and authorized a $2.24 million Western Trail Preservation Project with significant federal funding. Other procurement-related items included contracts for public defense legal services totaling over $400,000, a grant for DUI enforcement, and a $600,000 state reimbursement agreement for court services. The meeting also addressed election cost recovery methods, including a new billing approach to cover increased election expenses. Several policy updates were reviewed to improve county-wide procedural consistency and accessibility. The board set a public hearing related to a moratorium on detention facilities and discussed advisory board appointments and vacancies. Overall, the session focused heavily on contract approvals, funding allocations, and policy improvements impacting county procurement and service delivery.