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Olympia serves as the seat of the Cascadian national government and is an important regional hub, hosting the Port of Olympia ''(Cascadian National Spawn)'', an international center of commerce and trade. The city is home to the three branches of the Cascadian national government: the [[Legislature of Cascadia|House of Representatives]] in the Cascadia Capitol Building, the [[Cabinet of Cascadia|Executive Branch]] in the Presidential Palace, and the [[Supreme Court of Cascadia|Judicial Branch]] in the Hall of Justice. | Olympia serves as the seat of the Cascadian national government and is an important regional hub, hosting the Port of Olympia ''(Cascadian National Spawn)'', an international center of commerce and trade. The city is home to the three branches of the Cascadian national government: the [[Legislature of Cascadia|House of Representatives]] in the Cascadia Capitol Building, the [[Cabinet of Cascadia|Executive Branch]] in the Presidential Palace, and the [[Supreme Court of Cascadia|Judicial Branch]] in the Hall of Justice. | ||
Olympia was founded on May 21, 2022, by former [[Seattle (Aurora)|Seattle]] Mayor [[ | Olympia was founded on May 21, 2022, by former [[Seattle (Aurora)|Seattle]] Mayor [[Sayerleft]], following Seattle's decline in activity. The city rapidly expanded after becoming the capital of the newly formed nation of Cascadia in July 2022. Throughout its history, Olympia has undergone significant development, including the construction of its downtown, with various government buildings and skyscrapers becoming iconic staples of Cascadian culture. | ||
The National Capital City of Olympia Act, passed in January 2024, significantly expanded the city's boundaries and authority. This reorganization incorporated the formerly separate city of [[Neah bay|Neah Bay]] and established several wards under Olympia's jurisdiction, creating a larger metropolitan area under centralized governance. The city now consists of four wards, which are represented in-game as separate towns but fall under the unified governance of the City. Since March 2025, Olympia has also been coextensive with that of Thurston County, of which the city government exercises the powers of. | The National Capital City of Olympia Act, passed in January 2024, significantly expanded the city's boundaries and authority. This reorganization incorporated the formerly separate city of [[Neah bay|Neah Bay]] and established several wards under Olympia's jurisdiction, creating a larger metropolitan area under centralized governance. The city now consists of four wards, which are represented in-game as separate towns but fall under the unified governance of the City. Since March 2025, Olympia has also been coextensive with that of Thurston County, of which the city government exercises the powers of. | ||
The city's executive powers are carried out by the City Executive, elected monthly by residents. As of August 2025, Kipiscute serves as the city executive, having been most recently elected against former City Executive Xeocas. City ordinances are made by the City Council, consisting of members elected by closed-list proportional representation. | The city's executive powers are carried out by the City Executive, elected monthly by residents. As of August 2025, Kipiscute serves as the city executive, having been most recently elected against former City Executive Xeocas. City ordinances are made by the City Council, consisting of members elected by closed-list proportional representation. Sayerleft serves as the ceremonial ''Lord Mayor of Olympia,'' a title uniquely defined by national statute. | ||
As of February 2025, Olympia continues to develop and serve as the political and administrative center of Cascadia, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's future. | As of February 2025, Olympia continues to develop and serve as the political and administrative center of Cascadia, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's future. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The city of Olympia was founded by former Seattle Mayor | The city of Olympia was founded by former Seattle Mayor Sayerleft on May 21, 2022, due to Seattle becoming both a mess, and inactive. Sayerleft founded the nation of Cascadia with the capital in Olympia in July 2022, and entered a rapid period of expansion, growth that continued for some time. | ||
=== Late 2022 === | === Late 2022 === | ||
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The city consists of four wards, which in-game are seperate towns, but are all governed by the National Capital City of Olympia (NCCO). The City's executive powers are carried out by the City Executive, elected once a month by the city's residents. The current city executive is kipiscute, who was elected to a full term in the August 2025 local election. City ordinances are made by the City Council, consisting of several members elected by closed-list proportional representation by the city's electorate. | The city consists of four wards, which in-game are seperate towns, but are all governed by the National Capital City of Olympia (NCCO). The City's executive powers are carried out by the City Executive, elected once a month by the city's residents. The current city executive is kipiscute, who was elected to a full term in the August 2025 local election. City ordinances are made by the City Council, consisting of several members elected by closed-list proportional representation by the city's electorate. | ||
Prior to the creation of the National Capital City by an act of the Legislature in January 2024, what is now the single city was two cities, the City of Olympia and the City of Neah Bay. The City of Olympia was founded in May of 2022, and used a city-manager government, with | Prior to the creation of the National Capital City by an act of the Legislature in January 2024, what is now the single city was two cities, the City of Olympia and the City of Neah Bay. The City of Olympia was founded in May of 2022, and used a city-manager government, with Sayerleft serving as mayor for the entirety of its existence, and appointing a city manager to administer the affairs of the town. The City of Neah Bay has a long and seperate history from the City of Olympia, however due to its decline was amalgamated into Olympia by the Legislature in January 2024 with the establishment of the National Capital City. | ||
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