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Robert Vanderpool elected chair; Emily Klaus chosen vice chair of Thurston County Regional Housing Council
Thurston County Regional Housing Council · January 29, 2026
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Summary
After nominations and discussion about customary rotation and representation, the council elected Robert Vanderpool (Olympia) as chair (vote 3–1 with one abstention) and Emily Klaus (Thurston County Commissioner) as vice chair unanimously.
Nominations opened for RHC leadership. Emily Klaus nominated Robert Vanderpool (City of Olympia) for chair; Council member Dunning nominated Emily Klaus but she declined her own nomination. Concerns…
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