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May I Ask A Question, Olympia?
In the same breath as my previous post, I decided to wrte one just for my city. Lots has happened in downtown Olympia and although things have been a bit quieter when it comes to politics, and often it seems this city is fueld by nothing else, a city is made up of people like you and me. Individuals with individual choices, decisions, preferences and world views. Here is to another you where ‘You Make Olympia’.
I Just Wanted To Ask
The year 2011 was a though one, not an easy one. A year of big events, hardly a chance to sit down and relax. A year to remember? Well, some events will definitely burn themselves into our memories, some moments will be treasures that seem lost all too quickly.
Olympia’s Best
Mathias says thanks to all the great businesses that made the Einmaleins network happening in 2011.
Spotting monsters in downtown Olympia
Monsters and trick-or-treaters flocked to more than 50 downtown Olympia storefronts to get outside and play on Halloween, and host Mathias Eichler brings viewers along with him for the event’s challenges, costumes and sugar highs. In this episode, Mathias finds toys and treats at Wind Up Here, gabs at g.miller men’s clothing, loosens up with Moore Chiropractic and gets amped for ski season at Alpine Experience.
Olympia Election Results
Now that all your votes are counted, we can take a final look at the views on each interview on our ‘You Make Olympia‘ series and compare some numbers.
Fall Arts Walk takes over downtown
The Alpine Experience sent Einmaleins.TV into downtown Olympia for its two-day fall Arts Walk event to soak up the live music, art showcases, fresh food and community energy.
The Olympia Brewery: An exclusive look inside the heart of Tumwater
The City of Tumwater, real estate professionals, architects and planners take “Live Life Loud” host Mathias Eichler on an exclusive ride through the vaunted Olympia Brewery site. Inside, they explore the brewery’s history and possibilities by climbing around its stout structure and taking in its unrivaled views of Thurston County.
Brian Tomlinson: Olympia City Council candidate
Olympia City Council candidate Brian Tomlinson sat down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler for an election season chat about which must come first for downtown: Housing or retail development? They also discuss how to market Olympia as a tourist destination, supported by Tomlinson’s call for a multi-purpose center for the city.
Racing the Chehalis-Western Trail
Alpine Experience sent Einmaleins.TV down the Chehalis-Western Trail for its “Master of Faster For a Cure” run, walk and stroll event that helped fight childhood cancer in Washington state. The episode follows South Sound runners from Horizons Elementary to Chambers Lake in the summer’s last “Get Outside and Play” outdoor event.
Rhenda Strub, Olympia City Council candidate
Olympia City Councilwoman Rhenda Strub keeps “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler laughing throughout a fun and heavy conversation about why Arts Walk is only twice a year, why locals avoid downtown and “how to make humans from scratch.” Strub keeps things lively while she makes the case for taking an active role in moderating one’s community and how to develop housing in Olympia’s urban areas.
Democritus Blantayre, candidate for Olympia City Council
Democritus Blantayre sits down for a heady conversation with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler about running for office in an effort to bring “Direct Democracy” to Olympia. Blantayre lays out his vision for developing the city in the mold of other “eco cities” and creating a form of government that allows citizens to have a more direct impact on their government’s decisions.
He says that his intention in running for Olympia City Council is to create a seat at the table that citizens can control with direct democracy, rather than through periodic election.
Jim Cooper, Olympia City Council candidate
Olympia City Council candidate Jim Cooper sits down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler for an election season chat about “game-changing” decisions the city can make toward developing a destination at mouth of the Deschutes River. Cooper also discusses the possibility of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater merging resources, and what it’d take to entice businesses to open in Thurston County to create jobs.
He has spent the past 15 years working for non-profit, corporate and government organizations, including serving as executive director at “TOGETHER!”, president of the Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention, member of the American Legion and member of RUaD, the statewide coalition to reduce underage drinking.
Stephen Buxbaum, candidate for Olympia mayor
Olympia mayoral candidate Stephen Buxbaum sat down for a relaxed chat with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler about development, urban housing, when to say “no” and challenging the city to be carbon neutral.
Buxbaum was elected to the Olympia City Council in 2009 and has served in Washington state government as assistant director for housing, managing director for community development and executive director of the Rural Development Council.
Karen Rogers, candidate for Olympia mayor
Olympia mayoral candidate Karen Rogers sat down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler to offer her take on how to bring more residents and visitors to downtown Olympia. The lively conversation also touched on Thurston County’s car culture, wise budget decisions, transportation and uncovering what locals truly value.
Rogers is an Olympia city councilwoman and works for the Washington State Liquor Control Board as a rules coordinator and policy specialist. She also serves on the City of Olympia Utility Advisory Committee and the Thurston County Planning Commission.
Dick Pust, candidate for Olympia mayor
Olympia mayoral candidate Dick Pust sat down with “You Make Olympia” host Mathias Eichler for a personal chat about the former KGY radio voice’s charge to make the city a “destination place.”
Pust has served on Olympia’s planning commission, co-chaired the Olympia Citizens for Schools, was a founding board member of the South Sound Reading Foundation, and served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board.