

Public-Private Partnership Charts Path for Economic Development and Historic Preservation
Grayum Consulting helps advance the most significant historic preservation project for Federal Way in the past decade.


The Power of Purposeful Steps
Board Chair Michael Grayum shares ways we can honor the courage and sacrifice of our fallen American service members


FREE training opportunities for Western Washington residents and businesses
Commissioner Michael Grayum shares the importance of emergency service volunteers.


Five ways to celebrate and participate in Public Service Recognition Week
One of my core beliefs is that good government and dedicated public servants can improve our quality of life and economic prosperity in...


City of Yelm Recognized for Clean Audit thanks to City Administrator, Grayum’s culture of excellence
City of Yelm Recognized for Clean Audit thanks to City Administrator, Grayum’s culture of excellence


Yelm Boards Up Two Drug Houses. Every citizen deserves a safe, healthy living condition.
“It is the responsibility of the city to the best we can for the most people,” Grayum said in a statement. “By treating all persons with...


Celebrating Volunteerism and Creating Community - Michael Grayum, Board Chair
One of my greatest joys as Chair of wear blue: run to remember is the opportunity to appreciate, support, and shine a spotlight on those...


City Administrator, Michael Grayum, recommends Yelm City Council Approves Utilization of ARPA Funds
City Administrator, Michael Grayum, recommends Yelm City Council Approves of ARPA Funds


Mayor Grayum welcomes Amazon DuPont Warehouse and celebrates new job opportunities for residents
Mayor Grayum welcomes Amazon DuPont Warehouse and celebrates new job opportunities for residents


Michael Grayum Celebrates Historic Yelm Water Tower Renovation, Beacon of Light for the Community
“This was an incredibly collaborative effort and the way this project was completed with so many people working together, it is one of...


Commissioner Grayum celebrates the 2021-2022 class of AmeriCorps servicemembers
Commissioner Grayum celebrates the 2021-2022 class of AmeriCorps servicemembers


Michael Grayum speaks about City of Yelm's effort to Develop Mixed-Use Space, Art Installation
“[These] community projects are important for preserving Yelm’s past and building our future.” Michael Grayum


Yelm City Administrator, Michael Grayum, named McChord 2020-2022 Honorary JBLM Commander
Yelm City Administrator, Michael Grayum, named McChord 2020-2022 Honorary Commander


Mayor JW Foster and Michael Grayum facilitate a culture of collaboration and support
That’s not an accident, according to City Administrator Michael Grayum. “Since J.W. was appointed, we’ve had deep cultural shifts,”...


Michael Grayum named to South Sound Business 40 under 40 honorees
"I'm a strong believer that success is a journey, not a destination, and is something we " make" every day." Michael Grayum, Mayor, Dupont


Yelm’s Collaboration with Regional Partners Brings Training and Resources to Help Local Businesses
Partnerships and collaborations like these are essential to create a connected, thriving community, according to Yelm City Administrator...


City Administrator, Michael Grayum, helps secure legislative funds for downtown economic development
“We are grateful for our legislators who worked with us to find the most appropriate funding source in the final budget adopted by the...


Yelm City Administrator helps secure $1.2M Federal Grant to Start Draft Habitat Conservation Plan
Yelm City Administrator helps secure $1.2M Federal Grant to Start Draft Habitat Conservation Plan


Yelm City Administrator, Michael Grayum, helps to facilitate water pilot program
City Administrator Michael Grayum and Community Development Director Grant Beck presented to the Joint Legislative Task Force on Water...