2026 City of Olympia Youth Council Application

City of Olympia Youth Council Application
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Sunday, May 31 at 5:00 PM PST

The Youth Council is a structured way for youth in our community 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 youth perspective, to the Olympia City Council.

The opportunity is open to Olympia youth who are 14 - 20 years old.

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

To reduce barriers to community member participation the City offers stipends of $25 per meeting attended to advisory committee members. Those members who certify as low income are eligible to receive stipends of $50 per meeting attended. Advisory committee 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.

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 Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, sgrisham@ci.olympia.wa.us or 360-753-8441.

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Age
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Phone Number
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Address

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Postal / Zip Code
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?
Select your residential area (Olympia residency is not required; however, it is a primary consideration. )
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Interests & Experiences
Why do you want to be a member of the Olympia Youth Council?
In what ways does your life experiences, interests, and community connections help you reflect the voices of Olympia’s Youth?
If there is something else you would like us to know about you, please share that with us.
Please attach any supportive materials, letters, documents, files, or videos to support your application. We value everything you provide.

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Appointment to an advisory committee will require your attendance at evening hybrid meetings, specifically the third Wednesday of each month, and undertake other work (reading,meeting preparation etc.). How easy/challenging will it be for you to make this commitment?

Please hit the "submit" button below when you have completed your application .
Thank you for your interest in serving on the City of Youth Coucil!
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City of Olympia Youth Council Application

Interests & Experiences

Please hit the "submit" button below when you have completed your application .

Thank you for your interest in serving on the City of Youth Coucil!