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Lacey formalizes poet laureate program; council directs staff to implement in 2026
Summary
Council directed staff to implement a formal Poet Laureate policy in 2026 establishing two‑year terms (maximum two terms), minimum residency, a modest annual program cap ($5,000) from the public art fund, and selection through an advisory group; Cynthia Pratt and advisory boards helped shape the draft.
The Lacey City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to direct staff to implement a Poet Laureate policy in 2026 that formalizes program purpose, eligibility, responsibilities, funding and selection.
Assistant City Manager Shannon Kelly Fong summarized the draft policy developed with input from the Commission on Equity and the Lacey Youth Council. Under the proposed policy, the Poet Laureate would serve a two‑year term (eligible for up to two terms, not required to be consecutive), must be a city…
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