August 5, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on August 5, 2026, to discuss Ordinance 16635, which established a one-year moratorium on accepting and processing permit applications for new public, private, and voluntary detention and correctional facilities in unincorporated Thurston County. The moratorium aims to provide time for staff to review and potentially revise land use regulations related to detention facilities. Public testimony was generally supportive of the moratorium, citing concerns about community impacts, resource use, and the moral implications of detention centers. The board expressed unanimous support for the ordinance and closed the public hearing with a motion carried. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.