Grays Harbor County Commissioner's Meeting 07/28/26

The Grays Harbor County Commissioners held a meeting on July 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key actions included approval of a resolution to vacate a county right-of-way by petition for Francisco Gomez, authorization of contract amendments and inter-agency agreements such as with Grays Harbor Child Advocates and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for early intervention and appointed special advocates programs. The board also approved a grant amendment for the Shahalis Basin lead entity in the amount of $86,852 and authorized a FEMA grant application for Elk Creek Flood Hazard Reduction totaling $480,930. Additionally, the commissioners discussed and voted on several staffing authorizations for district court positions, with some motions failing due to financial constraints and concerns about expanding full-time employee counts amid budget challenges. The meeting included approval of a countywide employee survey initiative aimed at improving internal communication and organizational effectiveness. Several executive sessions were held regarding employee performance and potential litigation, with no decisions made during those sessions.