The Lacey City Council welcomes you!  We are here to represent the needs and interests of the citizens we serve.  We invite the public to take an active role in local government by attending meetings or serving as a representative on Lacey's Boards and Commissions.

Together, our seven-member Council establishes policy for the city, adopts the annual operating budget, and represents Lacey's interests on regional boards and commissions.  Meet the Lacey City Council or learn more about the History of Lacey City Government.

Washington Center: Apply for use of the city's free day

Under the current contract with the Washington Center, the City of Lacey is entitled to use the facility two days per year at no additional cost. One free day is designated for city use, and one free day is designated for non-profit use.  If the city decides not to sponsor an event, the second free day could be offered to a non-profit agency / organization. more »



Minutes & Agendas

Agendas and meeting minutes for all Council meetings are posted on the city's website on the Friday prior to the meeting. For more information, select City Council Meetings »

Meeting Location

All meetings convene in the Council Chambers of Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE. The public is invited to attend.  map

Televised Meetings

Council meetings are broadcast live in the local television market on Channel 3, and rebroadcast the following two Saturdays at 12:00 a.m., the following two Mondays at 12:00 p.m., and the following Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Live Meetings
Council meetings are broadcast live through video streaming and are available on demand. A variety of media formats are made available to allow viewing by a wide range of devices.


Council Meetings

City Council Meeting
Thursday, July 27, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

City Council Worksession
Thursday, August 03, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

City Council Meeting
Thursday, August 10, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

City Council Worksession
Thursday, August 17, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Boards & Commissions Openings

The Lacey City Council is currently recruiting for the following vacancies:

 

One vacancy on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.  The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee makes annual recommendations to the Lacey City Council on how to best use lodging tax revenues. The Committee has five members who serve three-year staggered terms. By statute, the committee must include an elected city official, two representatives of businesses that collect lodging tax, and two representatives involved in activities funded by lodging tax revenue. The current vacancy is for a representative of a business that collects lodging tax.

 

One vacancy on the Historical Commission.  The Historical Commission provides leadership in raising awareness of Lacey's history and preservation of local historic resources. The commission guides creation of public education and interpretive programs, encourages conservation of items and properties that are of historic significance, and reviews nominations to the Lacey Register of Historic Places.  Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.  Applicants must be residents of the City of Lacey or live in the urban growth area (UGA) of the City.

  

One vacancy on the Library Board.  The Library Board assists in developing long-range plans for library services in the City of Lacey.  Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., in the Lacey Library.  Library Board members serve a five-year term with a two-term limit.  Applicants for this vacancy must be a resident of the City of Lacey.

 

One vacancy for a Youth Representative on the Parks Board, Library Board, and Historical Commission. Each spring, the Lacey City Council recruits youth representatives to serve on the Lacey Board of Park Commissioners, the Lacey Historical Commission, and the Lacey Library Board. Youth Representatives are full-voting members of the board or commission on which they serve. Applications are accepted until June 30 for consideration of 1-year appointments that begin the following September. All applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process. The full City Council affirms Youth Representative appointments based on the recommendation of the Mayor.