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Thurston County commissioners press for clear legal advice as home-energy-score debate returns

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

At an agenda-setting session March 17, Thurston County commissioners said they had not received a promised written legal opinion on a proposed home-energy-score measure and asked staff to secure guidance and talking points before the 2 p.m. business meeting amid anticipated heavy public comment.

Thurston County commissioners told staff on March 17 they need a clear, written legal opinion before deciding whether to move forward with a proposed home-energy-score measure and agreed to seek concise talking points for use during a heavily subscribed public-comment period.

Chair Ty Mener opened the agenda review by asking whether the county had received written legal advice from the prosecuting attorney regarding the home-energy-score item. Commissioners said they had been told an opinion would be provided but had not yet received it, and several said that absence…

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