Thurston County Government
Matthew Rounsley is an experienced professional currently serving as Executive Aide to Commissioner Wayne Fournier at Thurston County Government, focusing on schedule management and legislative analysis. Rounsley also holds positions on the Climate Policy Advisory Team and Planning Commission for the City of Tenino, contributing to the city's 2025 Comprehensive Plan and housing strategies. Previous roles include Staff Assistant for Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, Senate Committee Assistant for the Washington State Senate, and various positions in customer service and recruitment. Rounsley earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs from Washington State University Vancouver and an Associate of Arts degree in Political Science from Centralia College.
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Thurston County Government
Thurston County, Washington is located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Majestic Mount Rainier and the rugged Cascade Mountains are nearby to the east, while the Pacific Coast is just an hour’s drive to the west. The I-5 corridor runs through the middle of Thurston County, providing quick access to Seattle, Washington 60 miles north, and Portland, Oregon 100 miles south. Its northern border connects Thurston County with the state’s largest military base, Joint Base Lewis McChord. Thurston County’s 10 cities and towns are home to more than 280,500 residents. The County seat and largest city is Olympia, the state capital. This makes Thurston County a hub for the economy and politics in Washington State. Thurston County cultures range from rural farming communities in the south, to military families and dense populations in the north, to the unique culture of downtown Olympia. There is something for everyone in Thurston County! This is the official Linkedin Page of Thurston County Government. Pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555, we may not allow the comment section on this page to be used as a platform to directly or indirectly assist a campaign for election of any person to any office, or for the promotion of or opposition to any ballot measures. Any such comments will be removed.