Meet the Directors- Community Planning & Economic Development
Meet Economic Development Director Jennica Machado and Community Planning & Economic Development Director Susan McLaughlin as Jay and Kellie talk to them about their new roles in the city and their goals for the future.
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Youth Council
Assistant to the City Manager Susan Grisham details the creation of the Youth Council, and Olympia Youth Council members Shuruthi Lingam-Nattamai & Nolan O'Connell discuss their roles as developing community leaders.
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Olympia Parks
Paul Simmons and Sylvana Niehuser talk to Jay and Kellie about the past, present, and future of Olympia parks projects.
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The 2025 Budget
The 2025 Budget was rough. In this special episode of the podcast, Jay and Kellie talk about how we got here, what we're doing to build a sustainable budget for the future, and how important it was/is for us to protect and care for our employees.
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The Chiefs
In episode 3, both Chiefs are here! Jay and Kellie talk public safety with Police Chief Rich Allen and Fire Chief Matthew Morris. They discuss the culture of their departments, the focus on taking care of their staff, recent strategic planning efforts and their hopes for the future.
Olympia City Manager Jay Burney and Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth share what's happening at the City and dig into topics that matter to the community.
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