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Washougal begins shift to ‘strong council’ govt

Council will appoint a mayor on Dec. 3

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Washougal City Administrator David Scott (right) explains during a Nov. 13, council workshop the process that will occur when the city's form of government changes from mayor-council, or "strong mayor," to council-manager or "strong council." The majority of Washougal's general election voters approved the change, which will go into effect on Nov. 27.

The city of Washougal is preparing to move forward with the transition from mayor-council, or “strong mayor,” to council-manager or “strong council” after the majority of voters approved Proposition 8 in the general election.

The new form of government will go into effect as soon as the election results are certified Tuesday, Nov. 27. On that day, Washougal Mayor Molly Coston, will become Washougal City Councilmember Coston.

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