Michael Grayum in the news
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AmeriCorps and the Impact of Volunteerism on Local Communities, Los Angeles Post-Examiner (July 2022) - https://lapostexaminer.com/americorps-and-the-impact-of-volunteerism-on-local-communities/2022/07/25
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5 Ways Community Involvement Matters, The American Reporter (June 2022) https://www.theamericanreporter.com/5-ways-community-involvement-matters/
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Team McChord welcomes 2020-2022 Honorary Commanders, Team McChord (Oct 2020) - https://www.mcchord.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2386810/team-mcchord-welcomes-2020-2022-honorary-commanders/
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Event program - https://www.mcchord.af.mil/Portals/29/Hon%20CC%20CoC%20Program.pdf
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2012 40 under 40, Business Examiner Media Group (2012) - https://issuu.com/bizexam/docs/40-under-forty-2012
News about the City of Zillah under Michael Grayum's Leadership as City Administrator
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City of Zillah breaks ground on new business development and economic growth
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Zillah breaks ground on Vintage Valley Plaza | Business | sunnysidesun.com
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The New Vintage Valley Plaza in Zillah Holds Groundbreaking (newstalkkit.com)
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5K for the Fallen keeps spirits of military members alive | News | nbcrightnow.com
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5K For The Fallen’ event to honor military service members (kimatv.com)
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Second annual 5K for the Fallen set for May 11 in Zillah | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima
Additional News about the City of Yelm and the City of DuPont under Grayum's Leadership
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City of Yelm to Develop Mixed-Use Space, Art Installation, South Sound Business (2019) -https://www.southsoundbiz.com/news/city-of-yelm-to-develop-mixed-use-space-art-installation/article_db65b903-d441-5f42-ac95-72aac7f6b921.html
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South Sound Business Tours Yelm and Tenio, South Sound Business (2019) - https://www.southsoundbiz.com/news/south-sound-business-tours-yelm-and-tenino/article_5fc78b77-598b-5b47-a6a8-1db22955d62d.html
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Yelm's Former City Hall to Serve Youth, Veterans, South Sound Business (2019) - https://www.southsoundbiz.com/news/yelm-s-former-city-hall-to-serve-youth-veterans/article_995e50e7-d484-59ec-b36a-71e3b9087aa5.html
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Yelm Mayor Fosters Open Government, Nisqually Valley News (2017) - https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/yelm-mayor-fosters-open-government,107490
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Yelm Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Start Planning Draft Habitat Conservation Plan, Nisqually Valley News (2021) - https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/yelm-receives-12-million-federal-grant-to-start-planning-draft-habitat-conservation-plan,263406
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Yelm Starting Water Pilot Program, Nisqually Valley News (2018) - https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/yelm-starting-water-pilot-program,103343
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City of Yelm Top 10 Community Achievements of 2019, City of Yelm press release (2019) - https://yelmwa.gov/news_detail_T10_R196.php
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City of Yelm Re-Organizes to Streamline Services in Preparation for Retirement of Long-time Employee, Thurston Talk Blog (2018) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2021/06/28/city-of-yelm-re-organizes-to-streamline-services-in-preparation-for-retirement-of-long-time-employee/
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'Only rain down the drain' not always the case in Seattle, King 5 News (2012) - https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/only-rain-down-the-drain-not-always-the-case-in-seattle/281-330855843
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Fire, police officials get retire-rehire deals, King 5 News (2013) - https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/fire-police-officials-get-retire-rehire-deals/281-307819830
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Fire, police officials get retire-rehire deals, Herald Net (2013) - https://www.heraldnet.com/news/fire-police-officials-get-retire-rehire-deals/
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DuPont police chief will collect salary, pension, Herald Net (2013) - https://www.heraldnet.com/news/dupont-police-chief-will-collect-salary-pension/
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Intel moving hundreds of jobs out of state, King 5 News (2013) - https://www.king5.com/article/tech/intel-moving-hundreds-of-jobs-out-of-state/307860161
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DuPont expecting first grocery store in 46 years, King 5 News (2013) - https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/dupont-expecting-first-grocery-store-in-46-years/281-307901504
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City of Yelm Honored with Distinguished Budget Award for Exceptional Budget Document, Thurston Talk (2020) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2020/01/29/city-of-yelm-honored-with-distinguished-budget-award-for-exceptional-budget-document/
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Yelm's Collaboration with Regional Partners Brings Training and Resources to Help Local Businesses Prosper, Thurston Talk (2020) https://www.thurstontalk.com/2020/01/28/yelms-partnership-with-regional-partners-brings-training-and-resources-to-help-local-businesses-prosper/
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Spread the Word: Yelm's Business Friendly Makeover, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/12/22/spread-the-word-yelms-business-friendly-makeover/
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Center for Business & Innovation Satellite Office Opens in Yelm, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/09/03/center-for-business-innovation-satellite-office-opens-in-yelm/
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Yelm Preserves the Past While Looking to the Future, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/07/30/yelm-preserves-the-past-while-looking-to-the-future/
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Legislature Funds Two Projects to Enhance Art, Education, and Economic Development in Yelm, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/06/25/legislature-funds-two-projects-to-enhance-art-education-and-economic-development-in-yelm/
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Yelm Gets Creative with New Arts Commission, Festivals and Downtown Projects, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/06/23/yelm-gets-creative-with-new-arts-commission-festivals-and-downtown-projects/
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Creating a Culture of Collaboration and Support at Yelm City Hall, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/06/03/creating-a-culture-of-collaboration-and-support-at-yelm-city-hall/
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Former City Hall Building Used to Launch Boys & Girls Club, Veteran's Service Center, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/03/28/former-city-hall-building-used-to-launch-boys-girls-club-veterans-service-center/
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City of Yelm Recognized for a Clean Audit, Thurston Talk (2019) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2019/03/20/city-of-yelm-recognized-for-clean-audit/
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Amazon Now Hiring for DuPont Warehouse Jobs, Thurston Talk (2014) - https://www.thurstontalk.com/2014/02/27/amazon-now-hiring-dupont-warehouse-jobs/
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https://www.thurstontalk.com/2013/06/17/amazon-builds-new-warehouse-in-dupont/
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https://mrsc.org/getmedia/9f5bbaf5-4859-4520-bb6d-b469d86314d4/D8communications.pdf.aspx
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https://www.seattlepi.com/local/opinion/article/Enforce-the-Endangered-Species-Act-1173717.php
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https://www.yelmwa.gov/City%20Administrator%20Update%20August%201%202021.pdf
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https://www.yelmwa.gov/City%20Administrator%20Update%203.22.2021.pdf
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https://www.ci.yelm.wa.us/document_center/Yelm%20University/YelmUniversityCourseBook.pdf
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https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2180/2013/06/FinalSharedStrategyReportNovember09.pdf
Grayum Consulting press releases and media coverage
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Public-Private partnership charts the path forward to preserve and repurpose the former Weyerhaeuser headquarters building, Woodbridge Corporate Park (2022) - https://www.woodbridgecorporatepark.com/news?category=Press%20Releases
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Clearing & Grading Begins at Woodbridge in Federal Way for Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 440,000 SQFT, The Registry (2022) - https://news.theregistryps.com/clearing-grading-begins-at-woodbridge-in-federal-way-for-two-industrial-buildings-totaling-440000-sqft/
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Public-Private partnership charts the path forward to preserve and repurpose a south Puget Sound icon, the former Weyerhaeuser headquarters building, Senate Democrates, Washington (2022) - https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/wilson/2022/05/14/public-private-partnership-charts-the-path-forward-to-preserve-and-repurpose-a-south-puget-sound-icon-the-former-weyerhaeuser-headquarters-building/
Line Roy
City Council, City of Yelm & Chamber Executive Director
“Michael is energetic, effective, and efficient. He is exceptionally passionate about ensuring the success of the projects he works on, and in community engagement. He leads with enthusiasm and with high, but achievable expectations.”
J.W. Foster
Mayor, City of Yelm
“Most importantly though, Michael is the real deal - he listens with empathy, leads with integrity and helps everyone around him grow and work better together. He was integral to our success and will be a great addition to any organization he works with in the future.”
Dave Somers
County Executive, Snohmish County
"Michael has great communication skills, is always able to sort through complicated issues and get to their core. Michael is organized and focused and he is a pleasure to work with. His information and recommendations are always rock solid. I endorse him heartily."
Mike Grella
Director of Economic Development & Infrastructure, Amazon
"Michael has been highly articulate, proactive, customer/constituent minded, business-friendly and was a trusted partner and ally throughout the site selection, development, construction, and launch phases of the project. Michael has the business smarts, political savvy, communication skills and solution-focused strategic thinking to be successful in all future endeavors."