Olympia has a council-manager form of government. Power lies with the council, which sets policy and makes budgetary decisions. Seven elected, non-partisan council members representing the community at-large, not individual districts, serve staggered four-year terms, with Position 1 designated as the Mayor's position. A city manager is hired by the council to advise and administer all city affairs.
Head Officials: Mayor Mark Foutch (NP) (since 2004; current term expires 2008); City Manager Steve Hall (since 2003)
Total Number of City Employees: 530 (2005)
City Information: City of Olympia, 900 Plum St. SE, PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507-1967; telephone (360)753-8447; email cityhall@ci.olympia.wa.us