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Council reviews public participation chapter for Olympia 2045; youth input and equity changes proposed
Summary
City planners presented revisions to the Olympia 2045 public participation and partners chapter after a 95-person survey and advisory-committee input; council members discussed broadening outreach, recognizing neighborhood groups, and youth representation.
Dave (David) Ginther, senior planner with Community Planning and Economic Development, presented the public participation and partners chapter of the Olympia 2045 update and summarized key themes drawn from public outreach and advisory-committee feedback.
Ginther said an online survey for the chapter drew about 95 participants and that respondents generally supported the chapter’s goals and policies but wanted clearer information on implementation and reporting back to the community. “They really wanted us to report back to them,” Ginther said, adding staff made revisions to emphasize reporting on engagement outcomes.
The draft chapter incorporates comments from the Social Justice and Equity Commission and from the newly formed Youth Council. Revisions include: emphasizing outreach to young…
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