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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City Updates

  • GOT STORM DEBRIS? DROP IT OFF FREE

    To support residents as they clean out broken tree limbs and other plant debris from the recent snowstorm, the City is offering two locations to drop off vegetation debris for free on Saturday, February 23, and Sunday, February 24. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.

    • Westside – Dirt Works: Alta Street off of Capital Mall Drive (behind Yauger Park)

    • Eastside – City Yardwaste Drop Off Site: 1000 10th Ave. SE

    The City is offering this free service to Olympia residents only. Staff will request proof of Olympia residency before accepting debris, so residents should bring their driver’s license or their utility bill to either of the locations.

  • FRAUDULENT UTILITY BILLING CALLS

    The City has heard from several residents who have received calls claiming to be from the City of Olympia Utilities Department. The calls include a pre-recorded phone-tree and hold music similar to the City’s actual phone system. The message claims that the resident’s water is about to be shut off and transfers to a live operator to make a payment.

    If you receive a call like this DO NOT pay the caller - call 360.753.8340 during normal business hours to confirm your billing details.

  • ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS

    Homelessness is the most significant and urgent public concern facing our community. Visit our updated Homelessness web page for the latest on the City's immediate, emergency actions and work toward long-term solutions.

  • 2019 TRAFFIC BOX WRAP VOTE

    Help us choose which designs will decorate 10 more of our old, ugly traffic control boxes. Vote by browsing this FB album and ‘liking’ any and all that you’d like to see as you travel around Olympia. Vote now...

  • SEA LEVEL RISE

    The Draft Sea Level Rise Response Plan is now available. More...

  • 2019 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET

    The 2019 Preliminary Operating Budget is now available. More...

  • 2019-2024 ADOPTED CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN

    The 2019-2024 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is now available. More...

  • OLYMPIA MUNICIPAL CODE

    Quick link to codes and standards including Olympia Municipal Code.

  • MEETINGS

    Agenda and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.