# Grays Harbor County Commissioner's Meeting 08/27/26

The Grays Harbor County Commissioners held a meeting on August 27, 2026, featuring representatives from the Washington State Association of Counties (WASAC). The discussion focused extensively on WASAC's organizational updates, including new roles aimed at business development and diversified revenue streams to reduce member dues. They highlighted several procurement-related initiatives such as collective bargaining programs for county services, corporate sponsorship growth, and partnerships offering cybersecurity solutions like Proofpoint and SentinelOne. The meeting also covered financial management tools for counties, including improved banking relationships and fleet leasing programs to reduce costs. Additionally, WASAC is working on establishing a health insurance pool for counties to leverage collective bargaining for better rates. Legal updates included ongoing litigation related to public defense funding and county motor vehicle tax disputes. The commissioners expressed interest in exploring these financial and procurement tools further, including potential collaborations on fleet management and archival document scanning services. The meeting concluded with discussions on legislative priorities and workforce development programs, emphasizing the importance of innovative approaches to enhance county services and cost efficiency.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** August 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Grays Harbor County Commissioner's Meeting 08/27/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu4SRUQrhIA) - Grays Harbor County Commissioners