August 18, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on August 18, 2026, where they reviewed agenda items and discussed several procurement-related topics. Key procurement discussions included a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center approvals to allow time for updating county codes, zoning restrictions, and regulations. The board deliberated on the motion to direct the county manager to work with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) to bring forward a proposal for this moratorium, ultimately passing the motion unanimously. Additionally, the meeting featured an extensive presentation on opioid overdose trends and harm reduction strategies in the county, highlighting the use of treatment sales tax funds to purchase naloxone kits for community distribution. While no direct contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, the discussion emphasized ongoing funding and programmatic efforts to address public health challenges. The moratorium on data centers represents a policy decision that could influence future procurement and development activities in the county.