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Planning commission recommends revisions to community values language; asks staff to replace 'early and often' with equitable engagement phrasing
Summary
On June 16 the Olympia Planning Commission closed the public hearing on the Community Values and Vision chapter of Olympia 2045 and voted to recommend the chapter to city council with revisions to public‑engagement language.
The Olympia Planning Commission voted June 16 to recommend the Community Values and Vision chapter of the Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan to city council with revisions to the public‑engagement language. Commissioners moved to recommend approval with the changes discussed at the meeting; the motion passed.
Why this matters: The values and vision chapter frames the plan’s guiding statements and how the city commits to engage the public. Commissioners said they want engagement language that emphasizes equity, accessibility and meaningful participation rather than the phrase "early and often," which some commissioners said risks public…
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