Rachel Grant Sworn in as New Thurston County Commissioner for District 2

Rachel Grant was sworn in as the new Thurston County Commissioner for District 2, succeeding Gary Edwards, who has retired after a long period of service. The ceremony at The Atrium in Olympia was marked by community support, with Grant expressing eagerness to improve the lives of local residents. Previously running under the name Dreon, she acknowledged the significance of her new name following her marriage to Jeff. During her address, Grant emphasized the importance of collaboration among commissioners, stating that teamwork would be her priority. She expressed a specific interest in evaluating the county's spending on behavioral health, an area she is passionate about.

Alongside her, incumbents Wayne Fournier and Carolina Mejia were also sworn in after winning re-election. Grant's personal life has been affected by her son’s leukemia diagnosis, a challenge she aims to navigate while ensuring constituents are aware of her situation.