Washougal’s city manager David Scott to retire

Scott most proud of team efforts during 17 years with the city

Washougal City Manager David Scott, right, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on May 9, 2024, to mark the completion of renovations at the East County Family Resource Center. (Contributed by City of Washougal)

Washougal City Manager David Scott, center, talks with Sen. Lynda Wilson and Rep. Paul Harris and guests from Washington’s 17th Legislative District, including and a delegation from Washougal’s sister city, Zielonki, Poland, at the Washington State Capitol on October 18, 2023. (Contributed by City of Washougal)

David Scott is sworn in as Washougal’s first city manager by former Mayor Molly Coston in November 2018. (Contributed by City of Washougal)

Washougal City Manager David Scott, right, celebrates the ribbon-cutting for the SR-14 Access Improvements project in 2019. (Contributed by City of Washougal)

Washougal City Manager David Scott, far left, talks to Pendleton Woolen Mills employees, Polish sister city representative Roma Toft and Washougal Mayor David Stuebe during a tour of Pendleton Woolen Mills on April 26, 2023. (Contributed by City of Washougal)

Washougal City Manager David Scott, right, looks at material during a tour of Pendleton Woolen Mills on April 26, 2023. (Contributed by City of Washougal)

David Scott

WASHOUGAL — David Scott helped secure federal funding for Washougal’s long-awaited 32nd Street rail crossing project, one of the defining accomplishments of his 17 years leading the city. But when asked what he’s proudest of, the retiring city manager doesn’t cite roads or buildings. He credits the city employees who deliver services to residents every day.

“What I’m most proud of isn’t a physical project. It’s the team we’ve built within our city staff,” Scott said. “Community service is our highest priority, and after working in four municipalities over 40 years, I can say ‘Team Washougal’ ranks among the very best.”

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