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VACANTThe Enumclaw Arts Commission is a 7-member body whose mission is to "...enrich the plateau area by coordinating and supporting literary, visual and performing artists and events, both amateur and professional." The Arts Commission works in cooperation with private and public organizations to sponsor and/or conduct programs to further public awareness of and interest in the arts.
Meetings
- 4 p.m.
- 1st Wednesday of every month
- City Hall
1339 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Members
- Position No. 1: Dan DeVries
Term Expires December 31, 2026 - Position No. 2: Jill Gardine
Term Expires December 31, 2028 - Position No. 3: Janet Berthon
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 4: James Kleinbeck
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 5: Lindsey Ryan
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Position No. 6: Anne Crandall
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Position No. 7: Rachael Brooks
Term Expires: December 31, 2028
The members are appointed to 3-year terms by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jayme Wade, Cultural Programs & Event Coordinator, at 360-615-5619 or jwade@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
The Cemetery Board is a 5-member body charged with making all necessary rules and regulations to maintain the Evergreen Memorial Park in a manner befitting the solemnity of the grounds.
Meetings
- Quarterly: 4 p.m.
- Evergreen Memorial Park Office
23717 SE 416th
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Members
- Position No. 1: Vivian Froemke
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 2: Jerry Metcalf
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 3: Dawn Light-Trumbull
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 4: Barbara Braun
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 5: Jodine Burke (Chairperson)
Term Expires: December 31, 2029
The members are appointed to 4-year terms by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. For more information about the Cemetery Board, please contact Alina Hibbs, Parks and Recreation Director, at 360-615-5619 or ahibbs@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
The Civil Service Commission is a 3-member body that governs appointments, advancements, demotions, suspensions, and discharges of police officers.
Meetings
- 9 a.m.
- 3rd Wednesday of every month
- City Hall
1339 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Members
- Position No. 1: Ed Bickford (Chair)
Term Expires: December 31, 2031 - Position No. 2: David Hoffman
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 3: Albert Willis
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Secretary: Katy McKee
The secretary is appointed by the commission and is not a member of the commission
Civil Service Rules
Civil Service rules are updated periodically to account for changes in law, processes, and procedures. The current Civil Service Rules (last updated in August of 2023) can be found using the link below.
City of Enumclaw Civil Service Rules
The members are appointed to 6-year terms by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. For more information send an email civilservice@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
The office of Hearing Examiner is an independent office of the city for the conduct of hearings on land use matters involving the interests of the city and its citizens over which jurisdiction from time to time is conferred on the Hearing Examiner by ordinance. Applications heard by the Hearing Examiner include Preliminary Plats, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Administrative Appeals and Code Enforcement actions. The specific applications and appeals under the Hearing Examiner’s jurisdiction are listed in EMC 15.13.090.
Meetings
- 5:30 p.m.
- 1st Wednesday of every month
- City Hall
1339 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | All Agendas
Hearing Examiners
- Sharon Rice
- Offices of Sharon Rice Hearing Examiner
- Mike McCarthy (Hearing Examiner Pro Tem)
Appointment to the office of Hearing Examiner is made by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. The Hearing Examiner is appointed for a term of 1 year and can be reappointed for succeeding 1-year terms. For more information on the Hearing Examiner, please contact the Community Development Department at 360-825-3593.
The purpose of the Human Services Advisory Board is to assist and advise elected officials in the city in identifying the local social service needs and recommending priorities to meet those needs.
Meetings
- 5 p.m.
- Quarterly
- City Hall
1339 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Members
- Position No. 1: Rich Elfers
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 2: Robert Horn
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 3: Julia Fluss Ubbenga
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 4: Stephanie Sackett-Converse (Chairperson)
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 5: Julie Holbrook
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 6: Linda Rabb
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 7: Barbara Braun
Term Expires December 31, 2028
The board consists of 7 members who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. For more information on the Human Services Advisory Board, please contact Jessica Rose, City Clerk, at 360-615-5608 or jrose@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
The Library Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to Enumclaw City Council on matters regarding the activities funded through the Lafromboise Endowment fund and act as a liaison between the King County Library System and the City of Enumclaw.
Meetings
- 6:00 p.m.
- 1st Wednesday of every month
- Enumclaw Public Library
1700 1st St.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Members
- Position No. 1: Cynthia Sable
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 2: Dani Hamilton
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 3: Tracy Delphia
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Position No. 4: Anna Caroline Maurer
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Position No. 5: Ann Anderson
Term Expires: December 31, 2030
The members are appointed to 5-year terms by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. For more information on the Library Board, please contact Katy McKee, Deputy City Clerk, at 360-615-5627 or kmckee@ci.enumclaw.wa.us or David Wright, King County Library System Staff Representative, at 425-577-7092.
The Park Board is a 7-member body which provides guidance, direction, and recommendations regarding the planning, acquisition and operation of park facilities, the community center and recreational programs.
Meetings
- 5:30 p.m.
- 2nd Wednesday of every month
- City Hall
1339 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Members
- Position No.1: Bernie McKinney
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Position No. 2: Kalyn Neils Pink
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 3: Trevor Gilthvedt
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 4: VDave Hauge
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 5: Robert Horn
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 6: Benjamin Kauffman
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 7: Jerry Metcalf
Term Expires: December 31, 2027
The members are appointed to 4-year terms by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. For more information on the Park Board, please contact Alina Hibbs, Parks and Recreation Director, at 360-615-5621 or ahibbs@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
The Planning Commission is a 7-member body that acts to analyze, research and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the appropriate use and development of land throughout the municipality. Hearings on land use matters are handled by the office of Hearing Examiner.
Meetings
- 7 p.m.
- 4th Thursday of every month
- City Hall
1339 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are prepared prior to each meeting, minutes are available following approval.
Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | All Agendas
Members
- Position No. 1: Fred Sears (Chairperson)
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 2: Leland Blechschmidt (Vice Chairperson)
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 3: Julie Holbrook
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Position No. 4: Paul Carter
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Position No. 5: Shelby Eldridge
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Position No. 6: Leandra Usborne
Term Expires: December 31, 2029 - Position No. 7: Paul Adams
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Planning Commission members are appointed to 4-year terms by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. For more information on the Planning Commission, please contact Chris Pasinetti, Community Development Director, at 360-615-5726 or cpasinetti@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
If you are interested in serving on one of the Boards or Commissions noted above, please return a completed Boards and Commissions Application to Katy McKee, Deputy City Clerk at kmckee@ci.enumclaw.wa.us