Intercity Transit Seeks Community Advisory Committee Members

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  Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is recruiting 20 community members to serve on its Community Advisory Committee (CAC)“The CAC is a 20-member advisory group that is passionate about transit.”
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  The CAC will help shape transit policies affecting Thurston County residents“The CAC is a 20-member advisory group that is passionate about transit. Nineteen members serve three-year terms, while youth positions serve one-year terms. To apply, you must live, work, or attend school in Thurston County. We encourage a cross-section of the community to apply, including transit users, business owners, nonprofit representatives, students, and other community members.”
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  Applications are due Oct. 2, 2026“Deadline: Applications are due Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.”
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  The committee includes 19 members serving three-year terms“Nineteen members serve three-year terms,”
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  The committee includes youth members serving one-year terms“Nineteen members serve three-year terms, while youth positions serve one-year terms.”
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  Applicants must live, work, or attend school in Thurston County“To apply, you must live, work, or attend school in Thurston County.”
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  ITA seeks diverse representation including veterans“As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are seeking representation from:Active-duty military and veterans.”
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  ITA seeks diverse representation including BIPOC“As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are seeking representation from:Active-duty military and veterans.BIPOC.People living with disabilities.Fixed-income families.LGBTQ+ community.Seniors.Youth.Persons living in rural areas.”
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  ITA seeks diverse representation including people with disabilities“As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are seeking representation from:Active-duty military and veterans.BIPOC.People living with disabilities.Fixed-income families.LGBTQ+ community.Seniors.Youth.Persons living in rural areas.”
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  ITA seeks diverse representation including fixed-income families“As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are seeking representation from:Active-duty military and veterans.BIPOC.People living with disabilities.Fixed-income families.LGBTQ+ community.Seniors.Youth.Persons living in rural areas.”
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  A monthly stipend is available for members“Successful candidates are also eligible for a monthly stipend to support their participation.”
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  Interviews for selected applicants will be held Nov. 6“Save the date: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at the Olympia Transit Center. Please mark this date on your calendar if you are selected to participate in the interview process.”
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  Interviews for selected applicants will be held at the Olympia Transit Center“Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at the Olympia Transit Center.”
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  The CAC advises the ITA Board of DirectorsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The ITA Board of Directors sets transit policy for the region“The Intercity Transit Authority is a nine-member Board of Directors, who set policy and direction for the transit agency; it is made up of elected officials who represent the Thurston County Board of Commissioners and the Cities of Lacey, Tumwater, Olympia, and Yelm, a labor representative, and three community representatives.”