Advocacy
Thurston County Shutdown Resources
This guide is provided by the Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) to help Thurston County residents access essential services during a federal shutdown or financial disruption. Food Resources Lacey…
Thurston Chamber Supports Balanced School Calendar
by David Schaffert, President/CEO, Thurston County Chamber and Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director The Thurston Chamber is no stranger to advancing initiatives that support…
2022 Legislative Session Concludes with Major Regional Investments
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Washington State Legislature conclude their 60-day session. The end of the “short”…
Vote YES on School Replacement Levies
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director The Thurston County Chamber supports and endorses four Thurston County public school replacement technology and capital facilities levies…
Agreement with WSDOT Paves Way for Wheeler Avenue Clean-up
From the City of Olympia An agreement between the City of Olympia and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will allow for the removal of accumulated trash and debris…
Thurston County Chamber Board of Trustees Endorses Local School Replacement Levies
At their regular monthly board meeting, the Thurston County Chamber Board of Trustees unanimously endorsed approval of four Thurston County public school replacement technology and capital facilities levies on the…
Short Legislative Session – Long Challenges
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director In January 2022, the Washington State Legislature will convene for a 60-day session. This “short” or mid-biennium session…
Facing Up To Chronic Homelessness
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Public Policy Director for the Thurston County Chamber Homelessness is one of the greatest challenges facing our community. For this reason, the Thurston…