Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Draft Strategy Presented to Board of Health Today

Did you know that the number of Thurston County residents who are low income or living in poverty increased from an estimated 57,467 in 2007 to 72,535 in 2011?

The Thurston Thrives Economy Action Team has identified strategies for improving the health of the Thurston County community through economic development. Economy Action Team Lead, Michael Cade, presented the recommendations to the Thurston County Board of Health and the Thurston Thrives Advisory Council today.

To access the presentation materials on the Thurston Thrives website click here.

Please tell us what you think about the draft strategy for action on economy and health.