Heritage Commission
Volunteer for a Special Project
If you are interested in historic preservation, please consider volunteering to help the Heritage Commission. We are looking for help on special projects such as taking an inventory of historic homes, helping with special events, and leading walking tours. Training is provided.
Heritage Commission Special Projects Application
Questions? Contact Jennifer Kenny, City of Olympia, 360.753.8031, or email at jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us
The Olympia Heritage Commission was established in 1983 to advise the City Council on matters related to the recognition, enhancement and continued use of buildings, sites, districts and objects of historical significance within the City and to serve as the City's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.
Members
- Joseph Beck - term ends in 2012
- Chrisanne Beckner - term ends in 2012
- Mary Coacher - term ends in 2011
- James Connolly - term ends in 2011
- Spencer Daniels - term ends in 2013
- Holly Davies, Chair - term ends in 2011
- Roger Easton - term ends in 2013
- Denise Lyn Halloran - term ends in 2012
- Alan Hardcastle - term ends in 2012
- Dwayne Harkness - term ends in 2013
- Robert Schafer - term ends in 2011
Membership Criteria
Eleven members, of which a majority must reside in the City of Olympia or Olympia's Urban Growth Area.
Term of Appointment
3 years
Appointment Date: March 31
Meeting Date, Time, Place
4th Wednesday of alternating months, 7:00 p.m., at the City of Olympia Smith Building, 837 7th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA.
The 2010 meeting months are: January, March, May, July, September, November
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Kenny, Associate Planner
City of Olympia
phone: 360.753.8031
Address Correspondence to:
Olympia Heritage Commission
c/o Jennifer Kenny
City of Olympia Community Planning & Development
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967