Fife City Council and Mayor

The Fife City Council consists of seven members, elected to four year terms. The Council serves as the legislative branch of Fife's government. They are responsible for establishing policy, voting appropriations, developing the City's vision and mission, and passing local ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations. They are also responsible for appointing the City Manager and the members of the City's Commissions.

Councilmembers

Position 1

Councilmember
Richard Godwin

Position 2

Councilmember
Tim Curtis

Position 3

Mayor Pro Tem
Glenn Hull

Position 4

Councilmember
Pat Hulcey

Position 5

Mayor
Rob Cerqui

Position 6

Councilmember
Dierdre Dukes-Gethers

Position 7

Councilmember
Lew Wolfrom

The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

The Mayor is the leader of the City Council, and is elected by the other City Council members from within their ranks. The Mayor serves as the chair of the City Council, and also represents the City on ceremonial occasions like project dedications and City festivals. The day to day administration of the City is the responsibility of the City Manager, reports to the Council. The Mayor is elected to a two year term.

The Mayor Pro Tem takes on the mayoral duties in his/her absence, and serves as the chair of Council Study Sessions. The Mayor Pro Tem is elected to a one year term.

Council Meetings

Everyone is encouraged to attend regular Council Meetings and make a difference in your community. Study Sessions, held on the third Tuesday of each month, are issue-specific working sessions, and public comment is not received.

Fife City Council Meetings
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month
7:00 p.m.
Fife Council Chambers, City Hall

You can watch meetings online or on TV, and view documents from past meetings on our Meetings page.

City Council Goals

Each year, the Fife City Council sets goals for the following calendar year. You can find the City Council goals for recent years below:

Public Comments

The Council welcomes public input. Comments to the City Council can be submitted in written form or given during the Public Comment periods at regular City Council Meetings.

If you comment at a Council Meeting, you will be asked to:

Sign up on the sheet located at the Council Chambers entrance.
Give your full name and address prior to your comment.
Limit your comments to five minutes.

To submit written comments or ask questions about public comments, please contact the City Clerk at (253) 896-8613 or cityclerk@cityoffife.org.

Contact

Andrea Edwards
Executive Assistant
Fife City Hall
5411 23rd Street East
Fife, WA 98424
(253) 896-8602
aedwards@cityoffife.org