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Thurston County SWAC approves agenda and minutes, cancels July meeting and discusses adding a labor seat
Summary
After reaching quorum, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee approved the May agenda and April minutes (one abstention), voted to cancel the July 2 meeting, and debated—without a decision—whether to add a union or frontline‑worker voice via a voting seat, nonvoting advisor, or subcommittee.
The Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee reached quorum after a late arrival and returned to action items on May 7, approving the meeting agenda and the April 2 minutes. Members voted to cancel the July 2 SWAC meeting because the planned solid‑waste management plan kickoff was rescheduled to August.
Public comment at the start of the meeting included a written statement read by Heather Slusher, president of Teamsters Local 252, urging the committee to include a union representative. That comment prompted an extended…
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