Contact the City Council
17500 Midvale Avenue N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 801-2213
As the City's governing body, Shoreline's seven elected part-time City Councilmembers establish City policies and laws, adopt an annual budget, approve appropriations, contract for services and grant franchises. City Councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms; roughly half the Council is up for election every two years.
The City Council chooses a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members at the first meeting of the new year following an election. The Mayor presides at Council meetings and represents the City at ceremonial functions and inter-governmental meetings. The Deputy Mayor presides in the Mayor's absence.
City Council Meetings
Study Sessions are the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. On the second and fourth Mondays, Workshop Dinner Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. and Business Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Council meetings will be held at Shoreline City Hall, Council Meeting Room on the first floor, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Call the Agenda Line at (206) 801-2236 for the latest information.
Council Goals and Strategic Objectives
The City Council sets yearly goals that, along with the City's Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, guide the City's work plan for the year.