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Mayor's Climate Protection Committee Seeks New Members
(Edmonds – WA) Formed in 2006, the Mayor’s Climate Protection Committee works to effectively address the future impacts of climate change, to implement conservation ideas, and to encourage City staff and citizens to conserve current resources. At this time the Committee is seeking two new members to help with this mission. read more Click here for an application.Citizens Economic Development Commission Openings
(Edmonds – WA) The City Council is seeking applicants interested in serving on the City of Edmonds Economic Development Commission (EDC). Press release here.
Summer Camp Registration NOW open!
Adopt-A-Flower Basket - Don't Miss Out
Planning Board Seeks New Member
(Edmonds, WA) The City of Edmonds is seeking one (1) resident interested in participating on the Edmonds Planning Board for the position of Alternate. read more
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in serving the Edmonds' community? City of Edmonds Boards and Commissions are a great way to do that. Here's a list of current openings:
• Architectural Design Board
• Arts Commission Student Representative
• Cemetery Board
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Library Board
• Planning Board
• Sister City Commission
• Tree Board Student Representative
You can find out more about each of these openings and get an application by going to the Boards and Commissions Openings webpage. You can also contact the Mayor's Office by phone @ 425.771.0247 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
City Hires New Development Services Director
(Edmonds – WA) At the Tuesday, March 11th Edmonds City Council meeting the Council confirmed Mayor Earling’s appointment of Shane Hope as the new Development Services Director. read more
City Hires New Finance Director
(Edmonds, WA) The City of Edmonds is pleased to announce that Mr. Scott James has been hired as the City's new Finance Director. read more
International Travel Opportunity for Students
(Edmonds, WA) The Edmonds Sister City Commission has extended the deadline for applciations for the 2014 Student Exchange program with Hekinan Japan. read more
Mayor Earling's 2014 State of the City Address
2014 State of the City Address
(Edmonds, WA) Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 20th for the 2014 State of the City Address presented by Mayor Dave Earling. Mayor Earling will discuss the challenges and triumphs of the past year, progress for the coming year, and long-term strategies for 2014 and beyond. read more
For more information please contact Carolyn LaFave by phone at 425.771.0247 or by
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Edmonds Strategic Plan
Strategic Action Plan
Strategic Action Plan adopted April 2, 2013
Strategic Action Plan adopted April 2, 2013
Roger Neumaier Announces his Resignation
(Edmonds - WA) The City's most recently hired department director Roger Neumaier has submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Dave Earling, effective January 31, 2014. read more
Council in process of appointing for position #6 vacancy.
The deadline for accepting applications for the City of Edmonds Council Position #6 vacancy closed on 1/17/2014 at 4:30 p.m. The Council is now in the process of filling that vacancy. The Council received applications from the following (listed in alphabetic order):
1. Deborah Anderson
2. Steve Bernheim
3. Kathleen Dewhirst
4. Harry Gatjens
5. Randy Hayden
6. Tim E. Healy
7. Philip Lopresti
8. Thomas W Mesaros
9. Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig
10. Alvin A. Rutledge
11. Timothy A. Schell
12. Stephen C. Schroeder
13. Val Stewart (Withdrew application.)
14. Neil Tibbott
15. Ron Wambolt
1. Deborah Anderson
2. Steve Bernheim
3. Kathleen Dewhirst
4. Harry Gatjens
5. Randy Hayden
6. Tim E. Healy
7. Philip Lopresti
8. Thomas W Mesaros
9. Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig
10. Alvin A. Rutledge
11. Timothy A. Schell
12. Stephen C. Schroeder
13. Val Stewart (Withdrew application.)
14. Neil Tibbott
15. Ron Wambolt
CRAZE Recreation Guide Goes Digital
Councilmember Yamamoto Resigns
(Edmonds – WA) Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling was informed today of the resignation of Edmonds City Councilmember Frank Yamamoto effective December 31, 2013. Councilmember Yamamoto cited health concerns as the reason for his resignation. Mr. Yamamoto has been on the City Council since January of 2012. press release
Point Edwards Building 10 Decision Postponed
(Edmonds – WA) Due to unforeseen circumstances, special counsel Carol Morris is unable to attend the December 3rd City Council meeting. As a result, the review of the Building 10 Findings and Conclusions, regarding the appeals of the ADB’s approval of Building 10, will be continued to a future date. The item has been moved to the December 17, 2013 Council meeting for council discussion and potential action.
Boards & Commissions Openings
The City of Edmonds is currently seeking volunteer applicants to serve on the following Boards and Commission:- Edmonds Cemetery Board ~ 2 openings
- Architectural Design Board ~ 1 opening
- Planning Board ~ 1 opening
- Sister City Commission ~ 2 openings
- Library Board ~ 1 opening
For more information, or an application, please visit our Boards & Commissions' webpage or contact the Mayor's Office by phone 425.771.0247 or email.
76th Ave Waterline Project
For Information on the 76th Ave Waterline Project click here
For Additional Information from the City of Lynnwood click here
For Additional Information from the City of Lynnwood click here
For information on 2014 - 2019 Draft CIP & CFP
Free 2014 Historic Edmonds Calendar available now
The 2014 version of the popular Historic Edmonds Calendar is available now, courtesy of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission. This year the calendar is Free, due to a grant received from the State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. Find out more here.
Automatic Payment Options Now Available for City Utility Customers
The City of Edmonds is now offering automatic credit and debit card payment options for customers of City’s water, sewer, and stormwater drainage utility services. To enroll please visit the City’s website for utility billing at https://ubweb.edmonds.wa.us/. For questions, please call (425) 771-0241 or email at
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Mayor Earlings' 2014 Budget Message
Architectural Design Board Seeks New Member
(Edmonds – WA) The City of Edmonds is currently accepting applications for the Landscape Architect position on the Architectural Design Board. read more
This Month in Cityvision
Rights of Passage... The prospect of mile-long coal trains making regular, labored transit of the state's rail lines signals a quandary faced by many local communities: how do they balance the competing priorities of economic development and livability when they're literally caught on two sides of the tracks? By Ted Katauskasread more
Mayor Earling Appointed to AWC Legislative Committee
(Edmonds – WA) The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) President, Craig George, has appointed Mayor Dave Earling to the AWC Legislative Committee and its Infrastructure and Economic Development sub-committee. read more
The Budget - Round Two!
The first article in the 2014 Budget Discussion - by Mayor Dave Earling. Click here to read.
Touring Edmonds on a Segway
City of Edmonds City Clerk Sandy Chase Announces Retirement
City of Edmonds City Clerk, Sandy Chase Announces Retirement
Sandy Chase, City Clerk for the City of Edmonds announced her retirement this week. She will be leaving the City effective October 31, 2013. Read the full press release here.
Sandy Chase, City Clerk for the City of Edmonds announced her retirement this week. She will be leaving the City effective October 31, 2013. Read the full press release here.
The Arts Mean Business in Edmonds
(Edmonds – WA) The Edmonds Arts Summit on Saturday, June 29th, will feature speaker Randy Cohen, V.P. of Research and Policy at Americans for the Arts in Washington D.C. read more
Sister City Commission Receives Hazel Miller Foundation Award
This month the Hazel Miller Foundation awarded the Edmonds Sister City Commission a grant to partially fund some of the cultural and community events of the 25th anniversary celebration of the City's sister city relationship with Hekinan, Japan. This financial award will provide much needed assistance to the Edmonds community in hosting the Japanese delegation during their stay from October 29th through November 4th, 2013.
The Edmonds Sister City Commission anticipates that nearly forty citizens of Hekinan will travel with their delegation this autumn, and continues to explore creative ways the community can participate in hosting our Japanese friends. "This will be a big help towards making this important anniversary celebration a success," says Edmonds Sister City Commission Chair Michelle Van Tassell, "this is a big cultural event for our community and we are delighted that the Hazel Miller Foundation was so willing to support our efforts. But even so, we still have a good way to go if we are going to be able to return the generosity they showed our delegation."
In April, Mayor Dave Earling led a delegation of Edmonds citizens to Hekinan in celebration of the two cities' quarter century anniversary of their sister city relationship. The Edmonds Sister City Commission encourages citizens interested in supporting the anniversary celebrations to reach out with support. "This is truly a community effort," says Mayor Earling, "caring for our friends and visitors is a core value here in Edmonds."
The Edmonds Sister City Commission anticipates that nearly forty citizens of Hekinan will travel with their delegation this autumn, and continues to explore creative ways the community can participate in hosting our Japanese friends. "This will be a big help towards making this important anniversary celebration a success," says Edmonds Sister City Commission Chair Michelle Van Tassell, "this is a big cultural event for our community and we are delighted that the Hazel Miller Foundation was so willing to support our efforts. But even so, we still have a good way to go if we are going to be able to return the generosity they showed our delegation."
In April, Mayor Dave Earling led a delegation of Edmonds citizens to Hekinan in celebration of the two cities' quarter century anniversary of their sister city relationship. The Edmonds Sister City Commission encourages citizens interested in supporting the anniversary celebrations to reach out with support. "This is truly a community effort," says Mayor Earling, "caring for our friends and visitors is a core value here in Edmonds."
Architectural Design Board Seeks New Member
(Edmonds - WA) The City of Edmonds is currently accepting applications for the layman position on the Architectural Design Board. (read more)
Click here for an application.
Click here for an application.
Register for Edmonds Arts Summit, June 29, 2013
Mayor Earling Welcomes New Finance Director Roger Neumaier
Edmonds Sister City Commission Seeks New Commissioner
(Edmonds - WA) The Sister City Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a recent opening on the Commission, which consists of 12 non-paid volunteers serving three-year terms. read more
Edmonds Arts Commission Literary and Performing Arts Scholarships
The City of Edmonds Arts Commission 2013 Literary and Performing Arts Scholarships. View press release.
Edmonds Arts Summit June 29th
Edmonds Public Facilities District accepting applications for Communications Manager
The Edmonds Public Facilities Districts is accepting appliations for a Communications Manager. See position posting here. Application may be printed here.
Hekinan Delegation Coming to Edmonds
(Edmonds – WA) An adult delegation of citizens and officials from Edmonds Sister City, Hekinan, Japan, will be in Edmonds from October 29 to November 4. (read more)
Edmonds Beacon Op-Ed Column
Edmonds street crisis: Navigating the neglect -- by Phil Williams
Published in Op-Ed section of the May 9, 2013 Edmonds Beacon
Edmonds Beacon -- Mayor's Column
Another blunt conversation -- by Mayor Dave Earling
Published in Mayor's Column of the March 28, 2013 Edmonds Beacon
Edmonds Sister City Commission Seeks a New Commissioner
(Edmonds – WA) The Sister City Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a recent opening on the Commission, which consists of 12 non-paid volunteers serving three-year terms. read more
City of Edmonds, Student Conservation Association Team Up to Provide Local Teens with Summer Conservation Jobs
City of Edmonds, Student Conservation Association Team Up to Provide Local Teens with Summer Conservation Jobs See attached Press Release for more information.
Edmonds Public Facilities District seeks two new board members
The Edmonds Public Facilities Districts has two openings for board members. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. See attached Press Release for information and application is available here.
Cemetery Board Seeks New Members
(Edmonds – WA) The Cemetery Board is seeking volunteers to fill two (2) openings. The Board consists of nine non-paid volunteers serving four-year terms. read more
Edmonds Receives $494K for Sidewalks near Madrona Elementary
(Edmonds – WA) The City of Edmonds has been notified by Washington State Department of Transportation that we have been selected to receive a Safe Routes to School grant of $494,000 to support its Madrona Elementary Walkway project. read more
Port of Edmonds Withdraws Land Use Application for Harbor Square Master Plan
(Edmonds – WA) – The Port of Edmonds formally notified the City
of Edmonds that it is withdrawing its Land Use Application to have the City
adopt the Port's Harbor Square Master Plan... read more
of Edmonds that it is withdrawing its Land Use Application to have the City
adopt the Port's Harbor Square Master Plan... read more
Edmonds Tree Board seeks new members
The Edmonds Tree Board has two openings for new members. Applications are being accepted until the positions are filled.
Mayor's State of the City Video March 13, 2013
Click here for a video of the March 13, 2013 State of the City Address.
Edmonds Library Board Seeks Student Represenative
Edmonds Library Board Seeks Student Representative. View the call for student representatives. Download application here.
Public Involvement
Hours and Locations
City Hall
121 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
City Clerk
Business Licenses
Public Records Request
First Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Development Services
Building Division
Planning Division
Engineering Division
Second Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-771-0220
Hours: M,T,Th,F 8am-4:30pm;
Wednesday 8am-Noon
Finance Department
Information Services
Utility Payments
First Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525 or 425-771-0240
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Third Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525
Mayor's Office
Community Services
Economic Development
Human Resources
Third Floor City Hall
121 5th Ave N
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
250 5th Ave N
425-771-0210
Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed: Noon-1pm for Lunch
Passport Service
Hours: M 9:30am-11:45am
T,Th,F 9:30am-11:45am and
1:00pm-2:30pm
Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services
700 Main St
425-771-0230
Hours: M-F, 8:30am-8:30pm
Sat 9am-2pm
250 5th Ave N
425-771-0200
Hours: M-F, 9am-4pm
7110 210th St SW
425-771-0235
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
200 2nd Ave S
425-771-0237