As part of the City Council’s agenda, there is a time for “Public Comment” at the beginning and end of all regular City Council meetings. You are invited to address the Council with your concerns or comments for a maximum of three minutes. Keep in mind that the Council does not engage in dialog during public comment. If you want to connect with a council member, emailing them is the best option.

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State law requires that responses to requests for public records be made “promptly”. Specifically, the City must, within five business days of receiving a request, respond by either: (1) providing the record; (2) acknowledging receipt of the request and providing a reasonable estimate of the time in which a response will be made, or (3) denying the request. Additional response time beyond five days may be based upon a need to clarify the request, to locate and assemble the records requested, to notify staff affected by the request, or to determine whether any of the requested records are exempt for disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.520.

No. A city is under no obligation to respond to disclosure requests electronically or in a requested format. The public has a right to review public records at City offices, and the public has a right to obtain copies of public records if they pay the reasonable costs charged by the City. Of course, e-mailing a document that happens to be in electronic format will usually be easier and more cost-efficient than mailing a paper copy.

No. The City does not offer notary services for community members. To find a notary, the city suggests you contact your local bank branch, stores similar to FedEx, or conduct an online search for local mobile notary services.

No. The city is not an authorized passport acceptance agency. The Federal State Department lists nearby agencies that can accept a passport application. Click here to search for a location. Keep in mind that most renewals can be completed by mail. Learn more here