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Paul Berendt
Olympia City Council - Position 7
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Housing
We need to remove barriers that discourage private builders from starting new projects and thoughtfully provide incentives to build affordable housing. By taking these steps, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and affordable housing market for all residents.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I will advocate for the expansion and diversification of our park system to ensure it meets the needs of our community.
Healthcare
To address the issue of homeless camps, Olympia must collaborate with neighboring communities to adopt a regional strategy that provides sufficient shelter for the hundreds of unhoused individuals living in these camps, many of whom struggle with addictions or mental health issues.
Infrastructure / Transportation
I am committed to supporting waterfront and inland walkways and trails, ballfields, Watershed Park, The Grass Lake Reserve, the Deschutes Parkway, Squaxin/Priest Point Park, LBA Park, and many other neighborhood parks that provide recreation for Olympia’s families.
Housing
Olympia is facing an acute housing shortage, and rents are skyrocketing. To address this issue, the city must expand its partnerships with public and non-profit agencies to build more public housing.
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