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  • COVID-19 Information

    For information about impacts to City operations, business resources, and more visit our COVID-19 Information page.

  • City buildings closed - Use online services

    All City buildings are closed to the public through at least April 10. You can take care of many of your most common needs on our Online Services page.

  • Utilities Relief Program

    City of Olympia utility customers affected by the COVID-19 emergency can fill out a simple self-certification form to have their utility payments deferred for 60 days without interest or penalties. Complete the form...

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    The Olympia City Council will continue to meet during the COVID-19 emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public and no public comment will be taken at the meeting in order to comply with social distancing guidelines.

    How can I comment?

    A link to the Council agenda and meeting packet will be posted to Engage Olympia after 3 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting. Once posted, the public can comment on agenda items until noon on the Tuesday that Council meets.

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