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Votes at a glance: Key actions by Thurston County commissioners on Oct. 21, 2025
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved permit fee changes, a permitting technology fee, an interlocal agreement for anti-icing material sales, transfer of an Axon contract to Information Technology, and an ordinance tightening delinquent solid-waste penalties.
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners took several final actions on Oct. 21. This roundup lists each adopted action, its purpose and the meeting context.
Resolution — Increase land use and building permit fees (CPED item 6 sub 2) Motion: “I move to approve a resolution to increase land use and building fees to achieve full cost recovery for permitting services.” Purpose: Update fees to recover full costs of permit review and reduce general-fund subsidies. Outcome: Approved by the board (motion carried; no recorded opposition). Staff estimate an approximate $1,000,000 reduction in general-fund reliance within CPED.
Resolution — Implement 5% permitting technology fee (CPED item 3) Motion: “Move to…
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