Who Governs Intercity Transit?

Intercity Transit is governed by an nine-member Board of Directors, the Intercity Transit Authority. The Authority consists of five elected officials who represent the Thurston County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Lacey, Tumwater, Olympia, and Yelm. Three members are Citizen Representatives appointed by the Board, and one member is a labor representative. 

Except for the labor representative, board members represent, and must live in, the public transportation benefit area. A Citizen Representative's term is three years, and the elected officials serve at the pleasure of their respective mayors and Commissioners.

The Authority sets policy and direction for the agency.

Authority Meetings

When does The Authority Meet?

Authority meetings: First Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Work sessions: Third Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Special meetings: As needed.

Where does the Authority Meet?

Authority meets in the Board room at our Business Office, 526 Pattison Street SE, Olympia, WA, 98501.
Routes 62A, 62B, and 66 serve this location.

For information about the Business Office's accessibility for people with disabilities, see our contacts page.

Who May Attend Authority Meetings?

Meetings and work sessions are open to the public. A public comment period occurs at each meeting shortly after the 5:30 p.m. start. Individuals may speak for three minutes. Speakers must sign in just prior to the start of the meeting.  Please silence your cell phone or pager before the meeting.

Questions?

Contact Rhodetta Seward,
Phone: 360-705-5856
Fax: 360-357-6184, fax
View the meeting calendar for agendas and meeting highlights.

Intercity Transit Authority

	Martin Thies, Chair Citizen Representative
	Ed Hildreth, Vice Chair Councilmember, City of Tumwater Represents the Authority on the Transportation Policy Board
	Virgil Clarkson Mayor, City of Lacey
	Joe Baker Councilmember, City of Yelm Pension (401K) Committee
	Nathaniel Jones Councilmember, City of Olympia
	Karen Messmer Citizen Representative Alternate Authority Representative on the Thurston Regional Planning Council Alternate Authority Representative on the Transportation Policy Board
	Karen Valenzuela Commissioner, Thurston County Represents the Authority on the Thurston Regional Planning Council
	Ryan Warner Citizen Representative Represents the Authority on the Thurston Sustainable Task Force

  

  Karen Stites
  Labor Representative