Lacey Comprehensive
A conversation about current community and economic development activities in Lacey, WA. Hosted by Jenny Bauersfeld and Rick Walk and produced by the City of Lacey.
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
EP019 - US Census & PIT
On this episode of Lacey Comprehensive, Jenny is joined by a new host, Economic Development Coordinator George Smith. George and Jenny talk to Sara Porter and Amy Hatch-Winecka from the Thurston Regi…
Episode 018 - Lacey Library & Joint Animal Services
Jenny and Rick talk to Lacey Timberland Library Manager Holly Paxson about the 2020 Lacey Loves to Read events and the upcoming remodel of the Lacey Library. To learn more about the Lacey Library rem…
Episode 017 - F.O.G. and ADUs
Water Resources Specialist Linsey Fields talks to us about F.O.G.: fats, oils and grease, and why it's important to properly dispose of them. We also learn about the City's efforts to make it easy to…
Episode 016 - Public Safety
Today on Lacey Comprehensive, we're joined by Chief Semko of the Lacey Police Department. We discuss the department's public saftey efforts and explain the effects of several new ordinances.
Episode 015 - Emergency Management, 1962 Columbus Day Storm
This week we're joined by the City of Lacey's Emergency Management and Safety Coordinator, Don Noyes. He tells us how the City prepares for emergencies, and how you can prepare at home.
We're then j…
Episode 014 - Thurston EDC
This month, Jenny and Rick have a conversation with Michael Cade, Executive Director of the Thurston Economic Development Council (thurstonedc.com), about what the EDC does and how their programs imp…
Episode 013 - End of Summer Events, LTAC
We're back after a summer break! Jenny and Rick run down all the events still to come this summer. Our Lacey Legacy segment returns with a look at the history of Huntamer Park, and we visit with Kell…
Episode 012 - Lacey Makerspace, Summer Watering Schedule, Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, we meet the Director of Lacey Makerspace, Joeseph Anderson. We also learn about the City's summer watering schedule from Water Resource Specialist Linsey Fields. An…
Episode 011 - Chief Semko, Sasquatch Revealed Exhibit
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, Rick and Jenny talk with new Lacey Police Chief, Ken Semko. Our producer John Koch also chats with Lacey Museum curator, Erin Quinn Valcho and guest curator, Christ…
Episode 010 - Veterans Hub - Mayor's Gala
This week we visit with Keith Looker, Manager of the Lacey Veterans Service Hub. Keith shares with us the services of the Veterans Hub, and how it is a resource for the veterans in our community. We …
Episode 009 - Lacey Parks and Recreation Events
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, Jeanette Sieler from Lacey Parks and Recreation shares some upcoming events in the next few months. You can visit https://ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-depar…
Episode 008 - Development Update, Lacey Library
On this month's Lacey Comprehensive, Rick gives us an update on some construction projects around town. Rick and Jenny are also joined by the manager of the Lacey Timberland Library, Holly Paxson to …
Episode 007 - Lacey Museum and HOAs
Rick and Jenny are joined by Erin Quinn Valcho, Curator of the Lacey Museum. Erin shares some Lacey History, as well as giving us a preview of some upcoming programs that the museum will be hosting …
Episode 006 - City of Lacey Budget
City Manager Scott Spence joins Rick and Jenny for an overview of the 2019 City of Lacey Budget process.
Episode 005 - Metropolitan Parks District Proposal, Chief Pierpoint
This month, Rick and Jenny talk with Lacey Parks and Recreation Director, Jen Burbidge, about the Metropolitan Parks District ballot proposition. For more information on the MPD proposition, visit ci…
Episode 004 - Chief For A Day, Depot District, Pavement Overlay
This month we have Sgt. Kevin Landwehrle in to talk about the Chief For A Day program. Long Range Planning Manager Ryan Andrews gives us an overview of the Depot District subarea plan, and City Engi…
Episode 003 - Climate Action Plan and Building Permitting
Rick is joined this month by Jessica Brandt, Associate Planner, and Wade Duffy, Building Official and Fire Marshal. Jessica tells us about the City of Lacey's Climate Action Plan, and Wade shares wit…
Episode 002 - Development Update, Innovation District, Pedestrian Bicycle Plan
We welcome a new co-host, Jenny Bauersfeld, who will be taking over for Candice. We check in with a development update, answer a listener question, and learn about the Lacey Innovation District, and…
Episode 001 - Northeast Lacey, Woodland Square Hub, MakerSpace
Our premier episode! Candice and Rick talk about new development activities in northeast Lacey, the Woodland Square Hub, and the new MakerSpace.