Mayor & Council

Form of Government

The City is a “Code City” as described under Title 35A in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).  Black Diamond operates under a strong Mayor form of government with seven elected Councilmembers serving staggered four-year terms.  Positions are not by district, as all members serve “at Large”.  The Mayor serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and may hire a City Administrator to assist in the day-to-day operations.  The Council acts as the legislative body.  View the Council Rules of Procedure.

The City Council meets regularly the first and third Thursdays of the month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 25510 Lawson Street and virtually via Zoom. Regular work sessions are scheduled for the second Thursdays of the month beginning at 6 p.m. and are only held virtually via Zoom. Special meetings are noticed at least 24 hours prior.  All meetings are open to the pubic in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. View current Council Agenda and Packet Material.