Mayor and Councilmembers

The Mayor and City Council is made up of the following elected community members:

• Aaron Hoffman, Mayor - Term Ends December 31, 2029
• Terry Lippincott, Councilmember Position 1 - Term Ends December 31, 2026
• Judith Kuleta, Councilmember Position 2 - Term Ends December 31, 2027
• Felix Neals, Council President Position 3 - Term Ends December 31, 2027
• Tom Merrill, Councilmember Position 4 - Term Ends December 31, 2029
• David Flynn, Councilmember Position 5 - Term Ends December 31, 2029
• Gabe Jacobs, Councilmember Position 6 - Term Ends December 31, 2029
• Anup Deol, Councilmember Position 7 - Term Ends December 31, 2029

Function of the Mayor and Council

The seven-member City Council is responsible for the legislative function of and the overall vision for the City. The Council adopts ordinances and resolutions, sets policies, and approves contracts and budgets.   

City Council members are elected to four-year terms and serve part-time and do not maintain office hours at City Hall.

Mayor Aaron Hoffman was elected in November 2025 to implement Council policies and administer the day-to-day business of the City. The mayor appoints individuals to boards and commissions. 

Council Meetings

6 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month

All meetings are open to the public and are currently held in a hybrid format: in-person in the Lower Level of Carnegie (105 Cedar) and via Zoom (link provided in the agenda).

The City Council Chambers are accessible to people with disabilities. Anyone who needs specialized accommodations should provide 5 days advanced notice by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 360-568-3115.  

Public Comment

Public comments are welcome at all City Council meetings. Meetings begin with a public comment period where residents may speak on any city-related topic. Residents may also comment on Public Hearings or Action items during the meeting. In-person comments should be limited to 3 minutes in length. Residents may also submit written public comment to Council via mail or e-mail to the City Clerk. Comments must be received by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Public hearings offer particular opportunities for citizens to comment on important issues such as new ordinances, City budget, comprehensive plan amendments or adoption, and interlocal agreements.

Council Workshops, which precede council meetings, are for council information and discussion only. No citizen comments are accepted.

Public comment, types of meetings, rules of decorum, and other Council conducts of business are passed by resolution, the most current of which can be found here.

Council Agendas and Minutes

City Council documents are available in the Document Center. Adobe Reader may be required to view certain documents.

Historical Records available through the Washington State Digital Archives:

City Council Minutes: 1888-2017
City Council Resolutions: 1937-2019
City Council Ordinances: 1890-1983 and 1997-2018