Mayor and City Council

Snohomish City Council

The City of Snohomish operates as a mayor-council, non-partisan form of government, with a strong-mayor. The seven-member City Council and the Mayor, all representing the community at large, are each elected for staggard four-year terms. The City Council serves as the Legislative Branch the Mayor as the Executive Branch. The Mayor serves as the City's chief executive and administrative officer who oversees all departments and employees. The Mayor attends and presides over Council meetings but does not vote, except in certain cases to break a tie. Volunteer boards and commissions provide recommendations to the City Council on various topics and issues.    

The City Council adopts the City's Biennial Budget, establishes law and policy, approves appropriations and contracts, levies taxes, and grants franchises. 

View Snohomish City Council Rules of Procedures to learn more about the responsibilities and authorities of the Mayor and City Council members.  

City Council Meetings

The City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise cancelled or rescheduled) and are guided by the Council's Rules of Procedure.  All meetings are held in a hybrid format (in-person in the Lower Level of Carnegie (105 Cedar) and via Zoom (link provided in the agenda). Meeting agendas and minutes are available on the agenda portal. 

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 Participation at City Council Meetings

Public participation is encouraged at City Council business meetings. Oral comments are accepted in-person at the beginning of meetings on topics related to City business. 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 e-mail to the City Clerk. Comments must be received by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Council Workshops are for council information and discussion only. No citizen comments are accepted.

City Council Documents

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