The leaders of Thurston County will unite to present the State of the Community Address on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff, Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto, Tenino Mayor David Watterson, and Thurston County Commissioner Chair Tye Menser will converge to “enlighten and empower the community,” the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce said in a news release.
Hosted by the Thurston County Chamber, this annual gathering promises an “energizing experience, featuring insightful discussions on critical topics that matter most to us all,” the chamber said.
Topics will include affordable housing, strategies to combat the housing crisis, fostering high-wage job creation, and establishing robust connections for youth to mental health services.
The event will take place at the Norman Worthington Conference Center at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, in Lacey.
The event is sponsored by Puget Sound Energy.
To register, visit https://members.thurstonchamber.com/events/Details/january-chamber-forum-state-of-the-community-1561102?sourceTypeId=Website
