June 23, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a business meeting on June 23, 2026, which included several key procurement and funding decisions. The board approved Affordable Housing Capital Funding Awards totaling approximately $6.97 million to support nine projects aimed at creating or rehabilitating affordable housing units. Additionally, the board authorized homeless services contracts and amendments with 17 nonprofit organizations, covering 49 contracts for a total of over $15.29 million for the 2026-2027 program year, ensuring continuity of essential services. The meeting also saw approval of opioid abatement funding recommendations totaling over $1.8 million to support various recovery and outreach programs. Other procurement-related actions included extending an interlocal agreement with Intercity Transit for a bicycle donation program and adopting the HUD Annual Action Plan for 2026, which allocates HOME and CDBG funds for housing and community development projects. The meeting featured public comments emphasizing the urgency of homelessness services funding and innovative housing solutions for seniors. Commissioners discussed the importance of regional collaboration and accountability in contract approvals, with motions passed to authorize contract executions and funding disbursements.