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Regional Housing Council warns ERP funding risks for Queen Street Village and Unity Commons; county to seek feedback

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The Regional Housing Council drafted a response to mayors about potential ERP funding losses that could threaten Queen Street Village and Unity Commons; RHC proposed a four‑point approach including a draft letter, consideration of a $400,000 award from excess 2025 local revenue, and a request that Homeless Services Advisory Board recommend allocation of projected unallocated 2026 funds.

A Regional Housing Council (RHC) briefing to Thurston County commissioners on Feb. 4 flagged immediate risks to two local projects—Queen Street Village and Unity Commons—if current Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERP) funding levels change.

Commissioner Class summarized the RHC’s discussion and a drafted response letter to mayors and the RHC chair. He said the council identified the most immediate and substantial risks as potential loss of funding for Queen Street Village and Unity Commons and described a four-point…

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