Tumwater City Council Meeting

The Tumwater City Council held a meeting on July 7, 2026, which included a proclamation for National Park and Recreation Month and a detailed discussion on the 2025-2026 budget amendment. The budget amendment addressed minor adjustments such as increased funding for the ELTAC program, higher participation costs in the Tomwater Youth Program, and significant new expenditures including the purchase of a lodge building, increased fire apparatus repair costs, and a higher-than-expected bid for Gary Oak tree maintenance. The council also discussed the allocation of opioid settlement funds to the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force. The amendment proposed an overall increase in revenues by approximately $1.3 million and expenditures by about $5 million, primarily related to fire department needs and opioid fund transfers. The council unanimously voted to forward the budget amendment for adoption at the next meeting. Additionally, the meeting featured reports on recent community events, public safety call statistics, and council member updates on regional and local initiatives. No new contracts or procurement awards were announced during this session.