HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/2024 05.B.ii. Recognition of retiring Judge Kelley Olwell 1
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. B.ii.
For Meeting of: March 19, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Recognition of retiring Judge Kelley Olwell
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Zabel!, Interim City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
After 34 years of public service, 18 with the City of Yakima, Judge Olwell will be retiring at the end
of the month.
Judge Olwell received her original oath of office in 1997 and was officially appointed municipal
court judge in January 2006.
Judge Olwell was raised in Yakima. She graduated from Carroll High School, Washington State
University and University of Puget Sound Law School. Following her graduation from law school,
she served as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of SeaTac, a prosecuting attorney for
Yakima County, and Municipal Court Judge for the City of Yakima.
Judge Olwell is looking forward to spending more time with her family and traveling with her
husband.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
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