Rebecca Howard Park Development

Olympia City Council (March 24, 2026) — Police Chief sworn in; Rebecca Howard Park plan approved; residential energy rating ordinance advanced

City Manager Burney swore in Police Chief Shelby Parker. Council adopted the Consent Calendar (including investment policy updates, grant and lease amendments, a cleanup grant for the Solid Wood Site, a climate planning grant, and a collective bargaining agreement). Council approved the Rebecca Howard Park Development Plan and approved on first reading — forwarding to second reading — an ordinance to adopt a Residential Energy Performance Rating and Disclosure Policy. Multiple community members provided public comment.