2026 City of Olympia Advisory Body Master Application

City of Olympia Advisory Body Application
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Friday, December 12 at 5:00 PM PST

Advisory Bodies are a structured way for individual community members to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group. Their primary purpose is to provide judicious advice, from a community member's perspective, to the Olympia City Council.

Committee activities may include study of critical issues, hearing public testimony, independent research, and reviewing staff reports and recommendations - all of which are intended so that the Advisory Body is prepared to discuss, formulate, and forward well-developed, thoughtful recommendations to the City Council in a timely manner.

The City of Olympia values participation from all perspectives and life experiences and looks for equity and inclusion in advisory board appointments.

To reduce barriers to community member participation, the City offers stipends of $25 per meeting attended to Advisory Body members. Those members who certify as low income are eligible to receive stipends of $50 per meeting attended. Advisory Body members may waive the stipend upon request.

The Olympia City Council's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends appointments to the full Council. Recommendations are made following review of applications and interviews of qualified candidates.

All of this careful consideration takes time, please be aware that you will not be notified until February of 2026 of any next steps in the process.

The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the delivery of services and resources. Questions? Contact Dawn Carvalho, Executive Services Assistant, 360.753.8065, dcarvalh@ci.olympia.wa.us

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Primary Phone Number
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Alternate Phone Number
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Address

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Some appointments require that applicants reside within Olympia city limits. Even though your mailing address may be Olympia, you may reside in the County or another jurisdiction. Are you a resident of the City of Olympia?

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Select your residential area (Olympia residency is not required; however, it is a primary consideration.)
If you chose "Other" please write-in your area:

Which Advisory Body or Advisory Bodies would you like to apply for?

Arts CommissionBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory CommitteeCultural Access Advisory BoardDesign Review BoardHeritage CommissionMetropolitan Parks District Advisory BoardParks and Recreation Advisory CommitteePlanning CommissionUtility Advisory Committee
If you are applying for multiple Advisory Bodies, please rank them in order of interest below:

Interests & Experiences
Please keep answers concise and informative. You are introducing yourself to the Olympia City Council and sharing with them why you are interested in being considered for appointment. You may attach a resume.
Attach a Resume

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Briefly describe why you wish to serve on this Advisory Body:
Describe your experience, qualifications, and/or skills which would benefit the Advisory Body you are applying to.
Share the ways you've been involved or have volunteered in the community.
List your educational and/or professional background and area of study.
Appointment to an Advisory Body will require your attendance at evening meetings, and undertake other work (reading, meeting preparation etc.). How many hours per month are you willing to commit as a volunteer?
Question Applies to the Arts Commission: What art form resonates most with you and why?
Question Applies to the Arts Commission: Describe your own engagement with the Olympia arts community?
Question Applies to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Describe your participation with walking, rolling and biking in Olympia.
Question Applies to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Do you have a unique perspective on walking, rolling and biking? If so, please explain.
Question Applies to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Have you done any other volunteer work in the community? If so, please describe it.
Question Applies to the Design Review Board: Describe your experience, training, or education in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, or development (residential, commercial, or other).
Question Applies to the Design Review Board: What do you consider influences on building and/or site design?
Question Applies to the Design Review Board: What does good design mean to you?
Question Applies to the Design Review Board: Describe yourexperience reading site plans and design drawings.
Question Applies to the Cultural Access Advisory Board: Describe your experience with and knowledge of the communities and organizations meant to be served by the Olympia’s Cultural Access Program.
Question Applies to the Heritage Commission: Why do you think Olympia's historic places are important?
Question Applies to the Heritage Commission: What is your experience working with the history or preservation of build or cultural heritage?
Question Applies to the Planning Commission: In your own words, describe the role of a Olympia Planning Commissioner?
Question Applies to the Planning Commission: What interests you the most about community planning?
Question Applies to the Planning Commission: What skills would you bring to the work of the Planning Commission and what do you hope to learn?
Question Applies to the Planning Commission: Have you ever taken a Short Course in Local Planning, read an Olympia Planning Commission meeting packet or attended a meeting?
Question Applies to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Describe your interest in and use of parks in Olympia.
Question Applies to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Please describe your interest in recreation (sports leagues, summer camps, classes or trips) in Olympia.
Question Applies to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: What particular perspectives or skills would you bring to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee?
Question Applies to the Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee: Describe any experience you have in budgeting, accounting or parks-related finance that may benefit this advisory committee.

If you are not appointed to the Advisory Body you applied for:
Do you wish to be considered for appointment to another Advisory Body?

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If you wish to be considered for another Advisory Body, please identify others you would be interested on being considered for in order of interest:

Thank you for your interest in serving on a City of Olympia Advisory Body!
Please hit the "Submit" button below when you have completed your application .
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