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Thurston County commissioners move to oppose approval of most FY25 general‑fund requests

5785421 · September 10, 2025
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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt a motion directing staff to oppose approval of general‑fund additions, positions or reclasses with additional general‑fund cost for fiscal year 2025; the board amended language after legal concern about the word "prohibit."

Thurston County commissioners on Sept. 10 adopted a motion directing county staff and departments that the board will oppose approval of fiscal‑year 2025 requests that would add general‑fund positions, add general‑fund budget items, or reclassify positions if the change has a new general‑fund expenditure impact.

The measure began as a proposal read by county staff to “prohibit fiscal year 2025 requests for general‑fund additions, positions, or reclasses that have an additional general‑fund expenditure impact.” Commissioners debated whether the verb…

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