The City of Kalama is accepting applications for a vacant seat on the City Council; Council Position #1. This is due to a change in residence. Applications are open until April 6, 2026 (closes @ 5pm). Council will review applications and appoint a new member to fill the remainder of the term, which ends on 12/31/2029. A "special" public meeting will be set to interview applicants.
All applicants must:
- Be a current Kalama city resident
- Have lived within Kalama city limits for a minimum of 1 year
- Be registered to vote
Application here
For questions, contact cityclerk@cityofkalama.com
The City's sewer project is resuming on Wednesday, March 4th and is scheduled to be underway in the Taylor Rd area until March 23rd. This map shows the routes for closure on Taylor Rd, from N 5th Street to Horizon Dr. Reader boards are out to help guide drivers. Access to residents living in the construction area and delivery drivers will be provided. Please drive with caution! Thank you.
City Council Update: February 19, 2026
The Council held a 6p.m. workshop to review the current City Council Rules of Procedure, originally adopted in 2020.
Resident artist Terri VanMatre presented plans for an upcoming mural project on the north wall of the local VFW building. Community members will have an opportunity to donate in support of this project.
The Council discussed the project results and potential options for the Community Building provided by a student workgroup from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance.
The Council declared certain kitchen appliances at the Community Building as surplus and approved transferring them to the Amalak Women’s Group. These items are allowed to stay in place at the building until the group is ready to move them.
To review the full agenda packet, visit: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
The Council held a 6p.m. workshop to review the current City Council Rules of Procedure, originally adopted in 2020.
Resident artist Terri VanMatre presented plans for an upcoming mural project on the north wall of the local VFW building. Community members will have an opportunity to donate in support of this project.
The Council discussed the project results and potential options for the Community Building provided by a student workgroup from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance.
The Council declared certain kitchen appliances at the Community Building as surplus and approved transferring them to the Amalak Women’s Group. These items are allowed to stay in place at the building until the group is ready to move them.
To review the full agenda packet, visit: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
The agenda packet for the upcoming City Council Workshop (6pm) and regular meeting (7pm) on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 can be found here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
Meetings are held at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama and virtually via Zoom. Virtual attendance information is included in the agenda packet. Please note, the same Zoom link will be used for the workshop and the regular meeting.
Meetings are held at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama and virtually via Zoom. Virtual attendance information is included in the agenda packet. Please note, the same Zoom link will be used for the workshop and the regular meeting.
The Kalama City Council will hold a workshop to review Council policies & procedures on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6pm at the Council Chambers located at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama WA before their regular meeting at 7pm. Agenda and virtual attendance info can be found here, once posted: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
The Kalama Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 6pm in the city council chambers located at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama. The agenda and virtual attendance information can be found here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
City Council meeting recap: February 5th, 2026
Mayor Stanfill provided the council with a proposed roadmap for decision making regarding the Kalama Community Building. He reiterated the Council as the legislative body holds the decision-making authority for this facility. Staff will present the results of the UW Evan’s School of Governance project for this building at the February 19th meeting. Mayor Stanfill gave a few possible avenues for moving forward, including requesting staff to research further in specific areas of interest (approx. 1 month), or direct staff to develop language for a request for proposals (RFP). The council can then consider actual proposals from groups (or people) with interest. Mayor Stanfill also contemplated having staff develop guidelines for a community non-profit group to lease the building. The results of the city’s community building survey were provided as part of the agenda packet. This survey served as an idea generator rather than a measure of support for specific ideas. See the full agenda packet here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
A workshop will be held on 2/19/26 from 6-7pm before the council meeting to review council policies and procedures.
Mayor Stanfill provided the council with a proposed roadmap for decision making regarding the Kalama Community Building. He reiterated the Council as the legislative body holds the decision-making authority for this facility. Staff will present the results of the UW Evan’s School of Governance project for this building at the February 19th meeting. Mayor Stanfill gave a few possible avenues for moving forward, including requesting staff to research further in specific areas of interest (approx. 1 month), or direct staff to develop language for a request for proposals (RFP). The council can then consider actual proposals from groups (or people) with interest. Mayor Stanfill also contemplated having staff develop guidelines for a community non-profit group to lease the building. The results of the city’s community building survey were provided as part of the agenda packet. This survey served as an idea generator rather than a measure of support for specific ideas. See the full agenda packet here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
A workshop will be held on 2/19/26 from 6-7pm before the council meeting to review council policies and procedures.
The agenda packet for the upcoming City Council meeting on February 5, 2026 can be found here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
Meetings are held at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama @ 7:00pm.
Meetings are held at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama @ 7:00pm.
The Kalama City offices and Kalama Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
The Kalama Library Board will have their first meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, January 21st @ 5:15pm at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama. The agenda will be updated here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
Happy New Year! The upcoming City Council meeting agenda for the January 15th meeting can be found here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
The Kalama Civil Service's regular meeting for January 2026 has been cancelled. The next tentative meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026 at 5pm in the City Council chambers located at 320 N 1st Street.
Notary services at Kalama City Hall now require an appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email cityhall@cityofkalama.com or call 360-673-4562. Each document to be notarized is unique, and this will allow our staff to schedule accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.
The Kalama Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 @ 6pm at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama and via Zoom. The public is welcome to attend. The agenda and virtual attendance info are available through this link: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
The January 2026 City newsletter is available here: https://aptg.co/n0lzZL.
Simply tap or click the hyperlink to access the newsletter. Happy New Year!
Simply tap or click the hyperlink to access the newsletter. Happy New Year!
City Hall will be closed Wednesday - Friday, December 24th - 26th & Thursday, January 1st for the holidays. Wishing our Kalama community the best!
Garbage service will be delayed by one day following the holidays. If you receive Thursday service, you will be picked up on Friday. If you receive Friday service, you will be picked up on Saturday both weeks.
Garbage service will be delayed by one day following the holidays. If you receive Thursday service, you will be picked up on Friday. If you receive Friday service, you will be picked up on Saturday both weeks.
City Council Meeting 12.18.2025
Mayor Mike Reuter “passed the gavel” to incoming Mayor Jon Stanfill, and the two new Councilmembers, Rose Scattergood Council Position 1, and Paige Bozarth Council Position 2 were sworn into office. These newly elected positions are effective January 1st, 2026. The City Council reviewed the final draft of the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan and adopted Ordinance 1550 finalizing the budget for the coming year. The budget is a very tight one and will be monitored closely but is balanced.
The Council also adopted Ordinance 1546 setting a 3% sewer rate increase for 2026, Ordinance 1551 increasing the utility tax 1% on water, sewer, and garbage, Ordinance 1553 adopting the recodification of the Kalama Municipal Code, and Ordinance 1554 amending the 2025 budget in the amount of $102,350.00. The Council authorized the mayor to sign the agreement with the City of Kelso for prosecutorial services.
Council authorized new signers for City bank accounts to be City Administrator Adam Smee, Mayor Jon Stanfill, and Clerk Emily Moore. They also appointed Adam Smee to act as Claims Agent for the City beginning in 2026.
Mayor and Council appointed McKenzie Taylor and Naomi Stanfield to the Library Board for 5-year terms and Colleen Peterson to the Planning Commission for a 4-year term.
Councilmembers thanked Mayor Reuter and Councilmember Moon for their service to the City as this will be their last meeting. They also recognized Clerk/Treasurer McMaster for her service and wished her well in her retirement. Ms. McMaster thanked the community and citizens of Kalama, noting that service to the City is a group effort of all its employees, and she thanked staff, current and past, for all they do, noting they act in best interest of the city.
City offices will be closed December 24th-26th, and January 1st for the holidays. The Library will be open December 26th & 27th. Happy Holidays to all!
Mayor Mike Reuter “passed the gavel” to incoming Mayor Jon Stanfill, and the two new Councilmembers, Rose Scattergood Council Position 1, and Paige Bozarth Council Position 2 were sworn into office. These newly elected positions are effective January 1st, 2026. The City Council reviewed the final draft of the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Facilities Plan and adopted Ordinance 1550 finalizing the budget for the coming year. The budget is a very tight one and will be monitored closely but is balanced.
The Council also adopted Ordinance 1546 setting a 3% sewer rate increase for 2026, Ordinance 1551 increasing the utility tax 1% on water, sewer, and garbage, Ordinance 1553 adopting the recodification of the Kalama Municipal Code, and Ordinance 1554 amending the 2025 budget in the amount of $102,350.00. The Council authorized the mayor to sign the agreement with the City of Kelso for prosecutorial services.
Council authorized new signers for City bank accounts to be City Administrator Adam Smee, Mayor Jon Stanfill, and Clerk Emily Moore. They also appointed Adam Smee to act as Claims Agent for the City beginning in 2026.
Mayor and Council appointed McKenzie Taylor and Naomi Stanfield to the Library Board for 5-year terms and Colleen Peterson to the Planning Commission for a 4-year term.
Councilmembers thanked Mayor Reuter and Councilmember Moon for their service to the City as this will be their last meeting. They also recognized Clerk/Treasurer McMaster for her service and wished her well in her retirement. Ms. McMaster thanked the community and citizens of Kalama, noting that service to the City is a group effort of all its employees, and she thanked staff, current and past, for all they do, noting they act in best interest of the city.
City offices will be closed December 24th-26th, and January 1st for the holidays. The Library will be open December 26th & 27th. Happy Holidays to all!
Here's a big shoutout and thank you to RailPro for their donation of railing (and installation) for the Toteff Park gazebo! This facelift was made possible by Jeremy Kushner & Dustin Vincent, and we are so appreciative! Public works has touched up the benches and will return them to the gazebo soon!
The Kalama City Council packet for December 18, 2025 meeting is available here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa/agendas/857
The meeting starts at 7:00pm and is open to the public. The virtual attendance information can be found on the agenda.
The meeting starts at 7:00pm and is open to the public. The virtual attendance information can be found on the agenda.
After 31 years of dedication, Clerk/Treasurer Coni McMaster is retiring. Join us on Friday, December 19th, from 3-5pm @ City Hall for open office hours to celebrate her!
