Thurston Regional Housing Council meeting September 23, 2026

The Thurston Regional Housing Council meeting held on September 23, 2026, focused primarily on housing and homelessness issues within Thurston County. Key procurement-related discussions included the development of the 2027 legislative agenda with priorities such as preserving ERP funding, transitioning Maple Court to permanent supportive housing, and advocating for a unified rapid response team for homelessness. The council reviewed a detailed funding priority framework for homeless services, categorizing projects into tiers based on criticality to the homeless crisis response system, which will guide future funding allocations and competitive processes. Members also discussed the challenges of aligning legislative priorities across jurisdictions and the importance of coordinated advocacy efforts. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, but the council planned to finalize legislative priorities in upcoming sessions and continue refining funding strategies for homeless services.