Mayor & Council

Form of Government

The City is a “Code City” as described under Title 35A in the Revised Code of Washington. Black Diamond
operates under a strong mayor form of government with five elected council members serving staggered four-year terms. The mayor serves as the chief administrative officer of the city and has hired a city administrator to assist in day-to-day operations. The Council acts as the legislative body. When the City reaches a population of 5,000 state law requires expansion to a seven-member council.

Council Members serve staggered four-year terms. Positions are not by district, as all members serve “at large.” Current Council Members serving the citizens of Black Diamond are:

Position 1
Kristine Hanson
Term expires December 31, 2011

Position 2
Geoff Bowie
Term expires December 31, 2009

Position 3
Bill Boston
Term expires December 31, 2011

Position 4
Rebecca Olness
Term expires December 31, 2009

Position 5
Leih Mulvihill
Term expires December 31, 2011

The Mayor is also elected by the people for a four-year term. Mayor Howard L. Botts’ term expires December 31, 2009.

The City Council meets regularly the first and
third Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 25510 Lawson Street.
Special meetings are noticed at least 24 hours prior. See the current Council Agenda and full Council packet below.

Council Meeting Information

2008 Black Diamond City Council from left to right: Leih Mulvihill,
Rebecca Olness, Bill Boston (back), Howard Botts (front),
Kristine Hanson, Geoff Bowie.