# September 29, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners work session on September 29, 2026, included agenda reviews and a midterm budget discussion. The board unanimously approved a package to implement the revised budget-reduction scenario, including using $3 million of the $4 million budget stabilization fund over three years, directing staff to draft a replacement resolution, and developing a goal to rebuild reserves to 20% of the general fund with annual contributions. The proposal also anticipates ongoing expenditure reductions of $5.5 million in 2027, $4.5 million in 2028, and $4 million in 2029 amid a continuing structural deficit; staff noted that drawing down the reserve would leave about $1 million, or less than two and a half days of operating costs.

Procurement and technology updates included a proposed RFP for Thurston County Corrections Facility medical services because the current provider gave notice it will end service January 1, 2027. The RFP is intended to identify available providers and costs; no award was made. Staff also described the Accela permit-system implementation: after negotiations with initially selected Tyler Technologies were unsuccessful, the county contracted with implementation partner Aviset under a 10-year, $5,838,000 contract. The system is scheduled to go live October 14, with limited permit-counter services during the October 6–13 data migration and phased rollout of online permit submissions. Other agenda items included proposed public hearings on county facility conduct and solicitation rules, speed-limit changes, and the 2027–2032 Transportation Improvement Program; no related contract awards were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Healthcare
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [September 29, 2026 - Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Work Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4cc_aoMD0) - Thurston County