Capital Area Regional – Public Facilities District Seeks Applicants for Two District-Wide Board Representatives

Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater seek applicants for two vacant, district-wide representative positions on the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District (CAR-PFD) Board.

  • A first, full term, expiring March 1, 2028.
  • A first, full term, expiring March 1, 2029.

These positions are two of the three district-wide representatives on the CAR-PFD Board, appointed by the elected officials of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County. These positions cannot be filled by an elected official of the appointing jurisdictions.

The seven-member CAR-PFD Board has fiduciary responsibility for the appropriate use of sales tax revenue the CAR-PFD collects and distributes. The Board meets annually (typically in the fall) to review financial statements and issue an annual report to the public on the use of those funds.

To apply, submit an application here. The vacancies are open until filled. Review of applications is scheduled to occur mid-June 2025. Appointments will be approved by each jurisdiction’s legislative body.

The CAR-PFD, a municipal corporation, is a special taxing district created by Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County in 2003. The CAR-PFD finances payments on bonds issued by Lacey and Olympia for construction of two regional event centers: Lacey’s Regional Athletic Complex and Olympia’s Hands on Children’s Museum.

The CAR-PFD receives 0.033% of the State share of sales and use tax generated in the four jurisdictions as allowed by RCW 82.14.390, to promote economic development by supporting the identified public facilities.

If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (360) 491-3214 or CityClerk@cityoflacey.org.

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