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Thurston County delays final vote on 2026 levy certification as commissioners request more time
Summary
Budget staff outlined a recommended $4.7M road levy shift and $1.5M road diversion for 2026 during an agenda‑setting session; a motion to certify property‑tax levies was introduced but pulled so commissioners could review backup before final action at the next business meeting.
Thurston County budget staff on Tuesday presented the county’s 2026 property‑tax levy calculations, recommending a $4.7 million shift from the road levy to the general fund and a $1.5 million diversion from the road fund to current expenses.
The presentation, led by Summer Miller (budget fiscal manager), explained statutory limits and timelines under state law and outlined the mechanics of the levy‑shift proposal and the recommended levy amounts for general fund, roads, Medic One and…
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