Lacey adopts Poet Laureate program; application to open in January
The City of Lacey’s newly adopted Poet Laureate policy will open an application in January for the 2026–28 laureate; finalists will be reviewed by a cross-panel and a council appointment is expected in March with a mid‑April induction during Poetry Month.
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The Lacey Commission on Equity reviewed administrative steps for a newly adopted Poet Laureate policy and the city’s plan to open the application in January. City staff said the City Council approved the policy at its Dec. 2 meeting and staff will make the application available digitally and in Word format to maximize accessibility.
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