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Board approves interlocal agreement with City of Yelm on proposed annexation mapping after public concerns

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The board approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the City of Yelm to outline roles and responsibilities for potential future annexations of 312 parcels (~1,228 acres) within the Yelm urban growth area; residents from several zones asked to be excluded, especially Zone 8 (George Road) citing conservation easements and rural character.

Thurston County commissioners voted to approve an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the City of Yelm outlining how county and city staff will coordinate on future annexations of unincorporated properties within the Yelm urban growth area. The ILA covers eight annexation zones, comprising 312 parcels and approximately 1,228.42 acres.

Key points: County staff emphasized the ILA is procedural —…

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