December 1, 2025 (Part 4) - Thurston County Budget Public Hearing

Thurston County Board of County Commissioners · December 2, 2025

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Opening: hearing scope and process

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Presiding commissioner (unnamed) opened the meeting, confirmed commissioners and staff were present, and said this portion of the public hearings covers the 2026–27 biennial budget items for public works rate and fee adjustments: water and sewer utility rates, stormwater rates, the noxious weed assessment, and solid-waste rates. He said the hearing remains open and public comment will follow presentations; those testifying have three minutes.

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Thurston County held public hearings on utility rate and fee adjustments for the 2026–27 biennial budget, including proposed increases for water and sewer consolidation, an 8% annual stormwater raise, a 25% noxious-weed assessment increase (about $10 per parcel), and an average 13.5% solid-waste increase. County staff presented revenue totals for 2026–27 and received brief public comment raising concerns about sales-tax and levy estimates.

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