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Thurston County outlines utility rate increases, solid waste changes and stormwater study in preliminary 2026–27 budget
Summary
County budget staff presented preliminary requests that include sewer, water, electric and gas budget increases, solid waste rate changes and a stormwater utility study; commissioners heard no public comment and recessed to continue rate-and-fee work later.
Thurston County budget staff presented proposed changes to utility and solid waste funding as part of the preliminary 2026–27 biennial budget, saying the County plans several rate adjustments and program shifts to support transportation, stormwater and solid waste services.
At a public hearing reconvened Jan. 1 at 1:32 p.m., the county’s budget presenter told the Board of Commissioners that preliminarily approved requests include increases to sewer, water, electric and gas utility budgets and solid…
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