Housing Contracts Renewed Amid Oversight Debate

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Big win for homeless services in Thurston County — forty-nine contracts renewed to keep shelters, outreach, and rental aid alive across Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm. Providers warned that even a short pause could devastate vulnerable residents. Meanwhile, Tumwater’s mayor pushed for greater transparency, proposing an outside consultant to improve data sharing and public accountability. Some council members backed the idea to rebuild trust, while others questioned the cost and argued regular audits already cover oversight. No decision was made — instead, county staff and Tumwater reps…