About City Council
Agendas are published six days before the meeting and include the Zoom meeting details at the top of the agenda.
Form of Government
The City of Camas was incorporated on June 2, 1906, and operates under laws of the State of Washington applicable to non-charter code cities with a mayor-council form of government. The City provides police, fire, ambulance service and emergency aid, streets, sanitation, health, recreation, library, public improvements, planning and zoning, water supply, treatment and distribution, sewage collection and treatment services.
Of the seven elected Council members, there is one elected at-large and six elected within wards. The wards are established based on population estimates within the City's boundaries and are reviewed and modified periodically by Council. Every two years, part of the Council body is elected and holds staggered four-year terms. The following meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington:
City Council Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. There are seven City Council members and Mayor, Steve Hogan, who presides over the meetings. The staff representative is the City Administrator. Agenda items must be submitted by Tuesday afternoon of the week prior to the meeting. Note: If a holiday falls on the Monday of a Council/Workshop meeting, the meeting is then held on Tuesday.
Council Workshop Meeting - 4:30 p.m.
Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. There are seven City Council members and a Mayor, Steve Hogan, who presides at the meetings. The staff representative is the City Administrator. Agenda items must be submitted by Tuesday afternoon of the week prior to the meeting.
Citizen Participation
The City of Camas welcomes the participation of its citizens in the public meeting process. Anyone interested may be heard at meetings. In addition, the Clerk’s office will receive written comments at any time between notice distribution and the completion of the meeting. To obtain additional information concerning agenda topics, contact the City Clerk at 360.817.1591 or by e-mail at sbaker@cityofcamas.us.
Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting,
Citizen Participation and Communications with Council Members - The Council encourages citizens to make a difference in their community by participating in Council meetings, community groups, or community causes.
Persons seeking such assistance should complete and submit a comments form request to the appropriate department holding the meeting:
- City Council Workshop and Meetings - City Administration Contact Form
- Planning Commission - Community Development Contact Form
- Library Board - Camas Public Library Contact Form
- Parks Board - Parks and Recreation Department Contact Form
- Board of Adjustment - Community Development Contact Form
Please include the date, time, meeting location, type of meeting, and language services needed in the box provided at the bottom of the form. Or, for further assistance you may contact the City of Camas by calling 360.834.6864.
Mission Statement
The City of Camas commits to preserving its heritage, sustaining and enhancing a high quality of life for all its citizens and developing the community to meet the challenges of the future. We take pride in preserving a healthful environment while promoting economic growth. We encourage citizens to participate in government and community, assisting the City in its efforts to provide quality services consistent with their desires and needs.
