City Council Priorities

Olympia is a safe, healthy and resilient community

  • Support and encourage respectful, inclusive civic engagement
  • Support a quality education
  • Provide transportation choices
  • Support comprehensive wellness, including parks, recreations, arts and more
  • Provide quality support for those in need
  • Support responsive emergency services for all

Downtown is a regional center for recreation, commerce and business, as well as a vibrant and growing neighborhood

  • Support a vibrant and attractive urban destination
  • Support a mix of urban housing options
  • Support a variety of business enterprises
  • Support our cultural institutions and historic resources

Olympia’s economy provides opportunities for all residents to meet their life needs

  • Support a stable and growing economy
  • Support creation of family-wage jobs
  • Support quality infrastructure
  • Support arts and entertainment
  • Support local food production, products and services

Olympia’s environment is a treasured asset

  • Protect and enhance our water and air quality
  • Support a close connection with nature
  • Support preservation of quality natural areas
  • Work toward a toxic-free community
  • Strive to become waste free

Olympia’s neighborhoods are strong, welcoming and engaged

  • Support distinctive places and spaces
  • Support safe and welcoming places to live
  • Provide planning for thoughtful growth
  • Provide nearby opportunities for goods, services and gathering places

Questions?

Contact Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager at 360.753.8447 or jburney@ci.olympia.wa.us

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  • CURRENT AIR QUALITY: VERY UNHEALTHY. According to the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA), air quality in the Olympia area is “Very Unhealthy” due to smoke from wildfires to the south. Conditions are expected to continue. Residents are encouraged to avoid exposure. Unhoused individuals can seek respite at the Union Gospel Mission. More...
  • 2021 City budget - Tell us what you think!

    City Council has started the 2021 budget process and wants to know your thoughts. Learn how to comment on our Budget & Financials page.

  • Message from the Olympia City Council: All Black Lives Matter

    The City of Olympia stands in solidarity with the Black community. Read the Council's message

  • USE OF FORCE EVENTS BOARD - APPLY NOW!

    The City is looking for people interested in serving on the Police Use of Force Events Board. Community representatives will monitor and lend transparency to the investigative process of a police use-of-deadly-force incident. Learn more and apply

  • Town Halls on Racial Justice

    The Olympia City Council recently hosted a series of Town Halls on racial justice.

    Racial Justice and the Justice System
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    Racial Justice and Economic Opportunity
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    Racial Justice and the Healthcare System
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    Racial Justice and the Education System
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  • City buildings now open!

    City buildings are now open to the public. Special hours and restrictions are in place. Visit our COVID-19 page for details.

    Customers are reminded that they can still take care of most City business from home on our Online Services page.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

    How to comment

    Links to Council (and Council committee) meeting packets will be posted on the City Council page when available (typically 5 days prior to meeting). Once posted, the public can sign up to speak during the public comment period of the meeting when they register to attend or submit comments on agenda items until 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments can also be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

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