City of Pacific

City Council

Meeting Minutes and Agendas

City Council Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday at 6:30 pm, at City Hall. Public comment is encouraged. The City of Pacific operates under a Mayor - Council form of government.

Workshops are held at 6:30 pm on the first and third Mondays. Public comment is not permitted at workshop sessions. Special meetings may also be called upon 24 hours notice. See our Public Meetings Calendar for more information.

Councilmember Gary Hulsey	253.929.1100 ghulsey@ci.pacific.wa.us	Position #1 Term: 01/01/08 - 12/31/11
Councilmember John Jones	253.929.1100 jjones@ci.pacific.wa.us	Position #2 Term: 01/01/10 - 12/31/13
Councilmember Clint Steiger	253.929.1100 (no email)	Position #3 Term: 01/01/04 - 12/31/11
Councilmember Leanne Guier	253.929.1100 lguier@ci.pacific.wa.us	Position #4 Term: 01/01/10 - 12/31/13
Councilmember James McMahan	253.929.1100 jmcmahan@ci.pacific.wa.us	Position #5 Term: 01/01/10 - 12/31/13
Councilmember Joshua Putnam	253.929.1100 jputnam@ci.pacific.wa.us	Position #6 Term: 01/01/08 - 12/31/11
Councilmember Tren Walker	253.929.1100 twalker@ci.pacific.wa.us	Position #7 Term: 01/01/10 - 12/31/13

Our Form of Government

The City operates under the Mayor-Council form of government authorized by Chapter 35A.12 of the Revised Codes of Washington (RCW). The City Council, as the legislative body of the City, is responsible for passing ordinances and resolutions, adopting the budget, appointing committees and adopting goals and general policies. The seven council members are elected for four year, staggered terms.

The Council created sub-committees to facilitate in-depth study of issues in the following areas: Finance Committee, Public Works, Public Safety and Human Services. Committees meet regularly - contact the City Clerk for information at 253-929-1105.

The mayor is elected directly by the citizens of the City and is the chief executive officer of the City. The mayor, through department directors and staff, implements city policies and conducts regular business of the City. The mayor takes an active role in regional governmental coordination, economic development and disaster preparedness. For 2009, he serves as chair for the Valley Regional Fire Authority, provider of fire services within the City of Pacific.

Current mayor, Richard Hildreth, was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2007. His current term expires in December 2011. He welcomes your interest - contact him at rhildreth@ci.pacific.wa.us or 253-929-1108.

The Mayor appoints, with Council approval, members of various Boards and Commissions which serve as advisory bodies for legislative issues.