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Yelm staff outline interlocal agreement with Thurston County ahead of proposed annexation

Yelm City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary

City staff presented an interlocal agreement with Thurston County that would set roles if the city later annexes about 320 parcels (~1,200 acres). Council was briefed on permit transfers, service continuity, outreach and a Jan. 16 ordinance timeline; formal approval will return next week.

Unidentified Speaker 3, a city staff presenter, told the Yelm City Council study session that the city and Thurston County drafted an interlocal agreement to govern responsibilities should the city pursue annexation of roughly 320 parcels covering about 1,200 acres. “This is the actual interlocal agreement that we're gonna be joining to you next week to get your, approval to have the mayor sign,” Unidentified Speaker 3 said.

The agreement, staff said, largely places record-keeping and infrastructure responsibilities with…

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