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Thurston County Avoids Service Cuts

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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The Board unanimously approved a plan to absorb most of the County’s $5.5 million budget reduction for 2027 without cutting community services.

County officials wrapped up two days of strategy sessions outlining how to reduce possible service impacts from a $5.5 million spending cut for 2027.

📄 Source: City Council — https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/news

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Thurston County Avoids Service Cuts“The Board today unanimously approved a plan that will absorb most of the County’s $5.5 million budget reduction for 2027 without cutting into community services.”
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County officials approved a plan to absorb $5.5 million budget reduction without cutting community services for 2027.“The Board today unanimously approved a plan that will absorb most of the County’s $5.5 million budget reduction for 2027 without cutting into community services.”
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The Board unanimously approved a plan to absorb most of the County’s $5.5 million budget reduction for 2027 without cutting community services.“The Board today unanimously approved a plan that will absorb most of the County’s $5.5 million budget reduction for 2027 without cutting into community services.”
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County officials wrapped up two days of strategy sessions outlining how to reduce possible service impacts from a $5.5 million spending cut for 2027.“County Officials wrapped up two days of strategy sessions outlining how to reduce possible service impacts from a $5.5 million dollar spending cut for 2027.”

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