October 6, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Public Hearings

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners held three public hearings on October 6, 2026. The board approved an ordinance adding Chapter 2.03, “County Facilities Conduct and Solicitation,” to the county code. The ordinance establishes conduct rules for county facilities, including restrictions on obstruction, threats or harassment, unauthorized access, and misuse of county property, and provides for enforcement and appeals. No public comments had been received before the hearing, and no procurement or contract awards were identified in this item.

The board also approved the proposed 2026 speed-limit schedule revisions, including six road speed-limit changes and administrative updates to align the schedule with posted limits. Public testimony and staff discussion focused particularly on road safety and proposed reductions on Gallagher Cove Road and Marvin Road. The final hearing concerned the 2027–2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which describes funding sources and planned transportation projects, including nine projects in the 2027 construction program, three new projects, and inspection information for 148 county bridges. The hearing was closed, but the transcript does not show a vote adopting the TIP. No project dollar amounts, contract awards, or vendor selections were stated.