City Council Meeting on 2026-01-27 at 6:00 PM

Olympia City Council · January 27, 2026

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Opening remarks — federal enforcement, sanctuary policy, encampment planning

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Mayor Payne opened the meeting and expressed sorrow and anger at recent deaths involving federal immigration enforcement (naming Alex Petty and referencing Renee Goode), said the city will press for accountability and coordinate with Thurston County officials (including a planned meeting with County Commissioner Carolina Mejia), reiterated Olympia's sanctuary-city policy (Olympia Police will not assist ICE and will verify warrants, maintain order, and record incidents), described city staff guidance for residents (call 911; record from a safe distance), said the city has joined an amicus brief

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Olympia City Council met Jan. 27, 2026. The council opened with statements about recent federal enforcement actions and local coordination, held a public hearing and adopted a resolution expressing support for the Olympia School District Proposition 1 replacement levy, heard extensive public comment on park namings, trees, and the encampment known as “the Jungle,” and voted to approve official names for three park/facility properties.

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