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Thurston County commissioners seek clarity as Timberland Regional Library appointment stalemate persists
Summary
Thurston County commissioners on Feb. 17 discussed a stalemate with Mason County over trustee appointments to the Timberland Regional Library board, reviewed outreach options and requested more budget briefing after staff warned of possible cuts before the trustee slate is full.
Thurston County commissioners spent a large portion of their Feb. 17 agenda‑setting meeting addressing a stalemate with neighboring Mason County over appointments to the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) board and whether TRL should approve budget cuts while its full board of trustees is not seated.
Commissioners said Mason County has refused to confirm Thurston’s recently selected trustee because Thurston would not confirm Mason’s pick, leaving both counties’ nominations stalled. One commissioner summarized the standoff as “if you don't appoint our member, we're not appointing your member,” describing it as…
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