Lacey History Month – Wal-Mart

June is Lacey History Month.   In keeping with that theme we’re going to point out significant events in the city’s history.

In December 2002, the Lacey Planning Commission voted 4-3 to allow construction of a Wal-Mart store on the Yelm Highway.   In April 2003, the Lacey City Council voted 5-2 against the store’s construction.

(Later the council voted to approve the store’s construction as part of a larger development and this year the new Wal-Mart opened it’s doors to customers.)