KELSO CITY COUNCIL

The first Kelso City Council met in June of 1890.

The Kelso City Council has the authority to set the City's policies. The Mayor, elected from among the Council Members, serves a two-year term and is recognized as head of the City, although he does not have any administrative duties. 

Current City Council Members from left to right: Back Row-Gary Schimmel, John Karnofski, Dan Myers, Rick Roberson. Front Row-James Webb, Mayor David Futcher, Deputy Mayor Todd McDaniel

       All powers of the city are vested in the City Council, except as otherwise provided by law. Per City Charter, the City Council shall be composed of seven (7) members. Only those registered voters of the City who have resided in the City for one (1) year prior to an official election shall be eligible to hold the office of Council Member.

Council Members are elected by the citizens of Kelso. Candidates receiving the highest number of votes for a position shall be elected to serve. Council Members serve for four (4) years, and the terms are staggered.

The council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Kelso City Council Chambers, 203 South Pacific Avenue.

KELSO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR DAVID FUTCHER 

The mayor was chosen by the members of the Kelso elected council. His Council position is #4 and he represents the City at Large. TERM EXPIRES: 12/31/2011 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-636-4200 Email Mayor Futcher

COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN KARNOFSKI

 

Position #3 represents the "West District" which consists of the area within the City Limits between the Cowlitz River West to the City Limits. TERM EXPIRES: 12/31/2013 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-957-7190 Email Council Member Karnofski

COUNCIL MEMBER RICK ROBERSON

Position #1 is assigned the 'South District,' consisting of the area within City Limits between the Cowlitz River East to I-5, & Allen Street to the City Limits. TERM EXPIRES:  12/31/2013 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-423-7181 Email Council Member Roberson

DEPUTY MAYOR TODD McDANIEL

Position #2 represents the City at Large. TERM EXPIRES: 12/31/2013 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-578-2034 Email Deputy Mayor McDaniel

COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES WEBB

Position #5 represents the ‘East District’. The East District consists of the area between Interstate 5 East to the City Limits to the North and South. TERM EXPIRES: 12/31/2011 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-281-5597 Email Council Member Webb

Position #6 is assigned to the "North District" which consists of the area within the City Limits between the Cowlitz River East to Interstate 5 and Allen Street North to the City Limits. Council Member Schimmel has been elected to fill Alan Slater's vacated position. Mr. Schimmel will finish Mr. Slater's unfinished term ending 2011. TERM EXPIRES: 12/31/2011 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-414-0299 Email Council Member Schimmel

Position #7 represents the City at Large. TERM EXPIRES: 12/31/2011 CONTACT NUMBER: 360-423-9900 Email Council Member Myers

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