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Council reviews Olympia 2045 economic chapter; asks staff for revisions before acceptance

Olympia City Council · August 12, 2025
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Summary

The council reviewed the draft economic chapter of the Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan, discussed edits on living‑wage phrasing, '24‑hour city' language, inclusion of nonprofits and neighborhood centers, and asked staff to make revisions and return the chapter rather than accept it at this meeting.

Jennica Machado, the city’s new Economic Development Division Director, presented the draft economic chapter of Olympia 2045 and summarized its development from the Olympia Strong public‑engagement process and subsequent reviews by the Planning Commission, the Social Justice and Equity Commission, and the Finance Committee.

Council discussion focused on wording and emphasis. Members requested removal of duplicated sentences,…

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