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"... the whole purpose of being a landlord is to provide housing and services to people in exchange for rent," writes Priscilla Terry.
County, Olympia seeks testimonies about housing experiences
Thurston County’s Housing Authority and the City of Olympia are asking community members to share their stories about “whether housing discrimination or other barriers have had an impact … more
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County Manager Ramiro Chavez said election data as of press time shows that 55.1% voted to increase elected county commissioners from three to five, while 44.9% voted against the proposition.
County and Port set public hearings on new district boundaries
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) set a public hearing for the proposed five County Commissioners District boundary lines on Wednesday, December 7, waiving the 20-day public hearing … more
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During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, Finance Director Troy Woo said the total General Fund Expenditures as of Sept. 30 amount to $43,513,780 or 64.9 percent of the adopted 2022 Budget.
Lacey’s general spending up by 20% for Q3
Lacey has seen an increase of $7,507,515 in its General Fund Expenditure for the third quarter of 2022 from the same period last year. During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting … more
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Olympia approves 2023 operating budget recommendation
The Olympia City Council has approved the Finance Committee and City Manager Jay Burney's 2023 operating budget recommendation at a meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The city council also approved … more
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Council members Greenstein, Kunkel, and Miller, along with Mayor Andry Ryder voted against an ordinance removing the council from the land use review process.
Lacey city council asserts participation in land use review process
Lacey city council rejected an ordinance removing their part from the land use review process during a meeting held yesterday, November 17. Voting 4-3, this ordinance would have allowed … more
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Olympia senior planner and staff liaison Joyce Phillips briefed the commissioner on the work plan for 2023 during the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Olympia Planning Commission to continue policy discussion on Capital Mall Triangle plan, housing
The Olympia Planning Commission will carry on discussions about policy issues on Neighborhood Centers, the Capital Mall Triangle subarea plan, and the Housing Action plan. "These issues often take … more
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Tumwater's sustainability coordinator Alyssa Jones Wood presented to the public works committee an ordinance outlining the city’s compost procurement policy.
Tumwater's looking at steps for a future composting program
Tumwater’s public works committee recommended to the city council an ordinance outlining a compost procurement policy as required by HB 1799 during a meeting held  November 17. … more
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Capital Mall Triangle development threatens residents’ housing security, says city planner
"High concentrations of renters, BIPOC [black, indigenous and people of color], and low-income households in/near the Triangle subarea" are vulnerable to economic displacement when Olympia redevelops … more
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Lacey’s historical commission agreed to include door handles from the Sears building and two photo albums in the city museum.
Lacey Museum gains photos from Alternative Fuel Fair and shopping center door handles
Lacey’s Historical Commission accepted two acquisitions for the Lacey Museum during a meeting held yesterday, November 16. The first acquisition is the door handles from the Sears building … more
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Olympia Housing Program Specialist Christa Lenssen updated the Land Use and Environmental Committee on the rental housing registration program at the committee meeting on November 17, 2022.
Olympia closer to imposing registration for rental housing
Christa Lenssen, Olympia's housing program specialist, briefed the Land Use and Environmental Committee members on the rental housing registration program the city is considering establishing. At … more
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At the Finance Committee meeting on November 17, 2022, Public Works Director Mark Russell requested the Finance Committee and the Land Use and Environmental Committee to evaluate the sidewalk repair policy.
Sidewalks in Olympia may get a big overhaul
In addressing the public's outcry for sidewalks, Public Works Director Mark Russell has requested the Land Use and Environmental Committee and the Finance Committee to evaluate sidewalk policy and … more
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The Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County, and the City of Lacey will partner with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) in transforming a hotel into an enhanced shelter.
Lacey holds public forum on converting hotel to homeless shelter
The Washington State Department of Commerce, Thurston County, and the City of Lacey held two public forums on a supportive housing acquisition project in the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, … more
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The Commission on Equity and the Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to its Corporate Sponsorship Policy.
Lacey Parks and Equity Commission meet jointly to discuss Corporate Sponsorship Policy improvements
The Lacey Commission On Equity and Board Of Park Commissioners had a joint meeting to review the Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation’s (LPCR) drafted improvements to the Corporate Sponsorship … more
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At Olympia's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 16, 2022, members started working on criteria to evaluate 15 candidates for the BPAC seats.
Olympia committee to review 15 applicants for bicycle and pedestrian committee seats
There are 15 applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which will have four vacancies in 2023, announced Olympia Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth … more
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Grays Harbor Sheriff Darrin Wallace’s statement on the Monday shooting incident
On 11-14-22 at approximately 1138 hours, a citizen called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle at the Chevron gas station located at 1366 Rush Rd in Napavine, WA.  A Napavine police officer was … more
At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, City Manager Jay Burney briefed the councilmembers on the proposal to include in the 2023 budget the full-time positions in various departments.
Olympia’s 2023 budget proposes to add 9 full-time city staff
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney has proposed that the city include more than nine new positions in various departments in the 2023 budget, which he said has limited impact on the general fund. The … more
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The Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board had a special meeting on Tuesday, November 15.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority’s property tax shift and fee would not occur until 2024
“If the RFA passes up the ballot in April of 2023, the shift of property tax and any resulting general fund expense reduction will not occur until 2024.” Jay Burney, Olympia city … more
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Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley and Mayor Debbie Sullivan awarded fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong (left) with a plaque recognizing him as 2022’s Firefighter of the Year.
Mark Armstrong is Tumwater’s Firefighter of the Year
Tumwater named fire prevention officer Mark Armstrong as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year during a city council meeting yesterday, November 15. Fire Chief Brian Hurley presented Armstrong with a … more
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A layout of Preserve Park which will be located on Aster Street and 91st Street.
Tumwater picks contractor to build new park in The Preserve
Tumwater city council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a contract with Tapani Inc for the construction of the Preserve Park during a meeting held yesterday, November 15. Preserve Park will … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, councilmembers recognized FAITH Alliance for providing safe houses for homeless people. 
Olympia thanks FAITH Alliance for providing micro houses to homeless
The Olympia City Council on Tuesday, November 15, recognized Faith Alliance Initiative for Tiny Houses (FAITH) for their invaluable work to provide safe and healthy housing in the community. … more
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