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Board approves amended assessment rules for Long Lake Management District No. 25 after residents debate fairness

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners · December 3, 2025
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Summary

After public comment that included a 138-signature petition challenging the assessment method, Thurston County commissioners adopted a resolution amending assessment roles for Long Lake Management District No. 25, reinstating a 95% senior/disabled discount and adding a $300 park credit; the resolution passed with four votes in favor and one abstention.

Thurston County commissioners on Thursday approved a resolution adopting an amended role of assessments for Long Lake Management District No. 25 (Long Lake), following public testimony both in favor and opposed to the proposed assessment methodology.

Michael Exeter, identified in the record as the steering committee president for the Long Lake Management District, told the board the steering committee unanimously recommended two changes before adoption: reinstating a 95% discount for seniors and disabled property owners and adding a $300 credit for the City of Lacey park assessment.…

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