Our Mission

The mission of the Council of Neighborhood Associations is to promote and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods by providing a forum to collaborate to achieve common goals.

Why Be Involved in the CNA?

CNA meetings are a great place to learn about how to create or improve your Recognized Neighborhood Association by connecting with other neighborhood leaders.
CNA meetings are a great place to connect with the City. Meetings are frequently are attended by members of the City Council and Planning Commission, and by City staff. CNA can help you better connect to and understand City processes and opportunities for input.
CNA may be a resource to help you get your neighborhood association off the ground.

The Council works to improve the quality of life in our community by:

Engaging neighborhood representatives in a meaningful way to identify and help to address the most critical neighborhood issues.
Working with public agencies and elected officials to make well informed decisions that are in the best interests of neighborhoods and the community.
Setting realistic priorities for decision-makers.

Our Purpose

The Council’s primary purpose is to promote healthy and welcoming neighborhoods for all Olympians by providing a forum for Recognized Neighborhoods, individuals and community organizations to discuss and help address important topics.

The Council also helps associations to connect with and learn from each other how to organize and advocate more effectively.

History

The CNA opened for “business” in October, 2006 as the Coalition for Neighborhood Associations and was later renamed the Council of Neighborhood Associations.

Steering Committee

The Council is governed by a Steering Committee elected by Council members. The Steering Committee is responsible for administering the Council and working with the member Recognized Neighborhoods to support and improve their efforts.