TCMC CAW Application

TCMC Community Advisory Workgroup Application
The Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative (TCMC) is a partnership among Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater to work together to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions. You can be part of this important work by joining the Community Advisory Workgroup (CAW).

The CAW is a group of community volunteers who meet regularly to support the TCMC, as the Jurisdiction Partners implement strategies and actions in the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP). For more information on the TCMP, please visit thurstonclimatecollaborative.org.

Role: The CAW meets 10-12 times per year to provide community perspectives and feedback on climate mitigation progress and priorities to the Jurisdiction Partners, Staff Team (jurisdictional staff), and Executive Committee (elected officials) of the TCMC. The CAW is not intended to be a technical workgroup, but rather a collection of community voices.

Members: Up to 15 interested community members representing a variety of perspectives on climate mitigation actions. CAW members represent personal perspectives on climate actions. While members may share insights from groups they are a part of, they may not represent an organization in their capacity as a CAW member.

Terms: Three (3) years with the option to reapply (youth can serve shorter terms).

Compensation: Option to request $50/meeting unless you are being paid by your employer while attending meetings.

Application: We are seeking applications from community members with unique and varied viewpoints to fill 3 open seats on the CAW. The application will be open though January 31, 2025.

While we are asking for your name and contact information, we will not associate names with applications when reviewing. Please note that applicants will be reviewed solely based on their responses to the questions below, not on any existing relationship or prior experiences with TCMC members. Please answer each question as fully as possible.

Please fill out the application below to the best of your ability and contact pbraff@ci.olympia.wa.us or (360) 753-8249 for translations, paper copies, and questions.
Applicant Information

Responses to these questions will not be scored.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Where do you live in Thurston County?*

LaceyOlympiaTumwaterBucodaTeninoRainierYelmUnincorporated Thurston CountyOther
How long have you lived in Thurston County? If you do not live in Thurston County, please describe your connection to the region.*
The Community Advisory Workgroup meets once a month (on the third Tuesday of each month) from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Are you typically available to join meetings during this time?*

YesNoMaybe
If "No" or "Maybe", please indicate your preferred meeting times (note: we cannot guarantee that the meeting time can be changed.)
How did you hear about this opportunity? Check all that apply.*

EmailSocial MediaNewsletterPoster/FlyerWord of MouthWebsiteOther
Application Questions

Responses to these questions will be evaluated.

The purpose of the CAW is to provide a range of community perspectives on climate mitigation action. The TCMC intends to appoint CAW members whose interest, life experience, education, or work experience provides unique and varied viewpoints to improve the implementation of the TCMP. The CAW should represent diversity of thought and experience, including people who do not necessarily identify themselves as climate advocates.

Areas of relevant expertise may include, but are not limited to:

Professional/Educational Experience

Lived Experience

Artists/Musicians
Builders/Developers
Climate Science/Policy
Community Leaders/Organizers
Educators
Engineering
Finance
Industry Executives
Industrial Workers
Farmers
Foresters/Arborists
Faith-Based Leaders
Healthcare Workers
Local Business Owners
Natural Resources
Outdoor Workers
Realtors
Service Workers
Social Service Providers
Transit Worker
Urban Planners
Other

Bicyclists/Pedestrians
Clean energy enthusiasts
Disabled or Neurodivergent
Impacted by climate change
Experienced homelessness
Experienced high energy costs
Homeowners
Immigrants
Indigenous People
Landlords
Non-English speakers/English as a second language
People of Color
Poor and Working-Class
Renters
Seniors
Transit Users
Youth
Other

What knowledge, expertise, or lived experience can you provide to inform discussions on climate mitigation action?*
Please describe any collaborative experiences you have had (work, volunteering, community groups, etc.) when you have worked together with other community members from different backgrounds and perspectives. In this response, please include a reflection about a time when you learned something new or had to make compromises with others.*
Why are you interested in serving on the Community Advisory Workgroup for the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative?*
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TCMC Community Advisory Workgroup Application

Applicant Information

Application Questions