Yelm mayor Ron Harding appointed deputy auditor for Thurston County

Thurston County Auditor Gary Alexander has selected Yelm mayor Ron Harding as his deputy auditor.

“It’s an exciting opportunity,” Harding said in a news release. “I’ve wanted to enter the administrative field of public service for a long time.”

A lifelong resident of Thurston County, Harding pursing bachelor’s degree in business. He plans to continue to serve Yelm as its mayor. “Ron brings a strong background in working with local civic and community organizations. As City of Yelm mayor, he is well known for his financial stewardship and customer service attitude. His managerial and personnel skills will be a positive addition to our office and the county as a whole,” Alexander said.