Heritage Commission

The Olympia Heritage Commission was established in 1983 to advise the City Council on matters related to the recognition, enhancement and continued use of buildings, sites, districts and objects of historical significance within the City and to serve as the City's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.

Members

• Chrisanne Beckner, Vice Chair - term ends in 2015
• Mary Coacher - term ends in 2014
• Spencer Daniels - term ends in 2013
• Holly Davies, Chair  - term ends in 2014
• Roger Easton - term ends in 2013 
• Dwayne Harkness - term ends in 2013
• Luke Howard - term ends 2015
• Ian Macek - term ends 2014
• Rachel Newmann - term ends 2014
• Mark Rentfrow - term ends 2015
• Deborah Ross - term ends 2015 
• Amy Tousley - term ends in 2012
• Olympia Planning Commission Liaison to Heritage Commission - Amy Tousley

Membership Criteria

Eleven members, of which a majority must reside in the City of Olympia or Olympia's Urban Growth Area.

Term of Appointment

3 years

Appointment Date: March 31

Meeting Date, Time, Place

The Heritage Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of every other month beginning in January.  The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., in the Olympia City Hall, 601 4th Avenue East.  Check the City online calendar for additional information, Calendar

Staff Liaison

Jennifer Kenny, Associate Planner
City of Olympia
phone: 360.753.8031
email:  jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us

Address Correspondence to:

Olympia Heritage Commission
c/o Jennifer Kenny
City of Olympia Community Planning & Development
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967