City Council Meeting November 3 2025

The Tumwater, WA City Council held a meeting on November 3, 2025, which included several proclamations recognizing American Indian Heritage Month and National Veterans and Military Families Month. The council discussed and approved the 2026 property tax levy ordinance, maintaining a 1% increase plus new construction revenue, with an estimated $151,000 from new construction. They also adopted a food system plan resolution aimed at addressing food insecurity and approved an interlocal agreement with Thurston County and neighboring cities for the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative, streamlining administrative processes and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. Additionally, the council considered pooling opioid settlement funds with neighboring jurisdictions, pending further interlocal agreement amendments. The meeting included updates on capital projects such as heat pump installations funded by grants, and discussions on strategic planning and budget considerations for 2026. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed unanimously.