State of the City and Advisory Board Recognition

The City of Lacey held a State of the City and Advisory Board Recognition meeting on April 30, 2026. The meeting featured updates from the mayor, city manager, and chairs of various advisory boards, highlighting the city's $225 million budget, key capital projects, and strategic priorities. Significant procurement-related topics included the renewal of the transportation benefit district funding approximately $3.8 million annually for street and sidewalk maintenance, ongoing park development projects such as Cuoio Park with a $110,000 donation from Gateway Rotary, and infrastructure investments like a new police station and regional training facility. The city manager also discussed economic development initiatives, including a five-year strategic plan and private development projects in Midtown. The meeting emphasized the importance of community involvement through advisory boards and highlighted grant distributions totaling $300,000 to local nonprofits addressing housing and human services needs. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion underscored ongoing capital improvement projects and budget allocations supporting city services and infrastructure.