City of Shelton, WA - Government

09/16/2026

At last night's City Council meeting, City Clerk Mary Ricker administered the oath of office to Shelton's newest Councilmember, Kenneth Mobley.

The Council appointed Mobley to serve in seat 2, following the resignation of Melissa Stearns in July and an interview process earlier this month. Mobley will serve as Councilmember through December 2027.

09/15/2026

City Council meets tonight (9/15) at 5:45 p.m. for a Shelton Metropolitan Parks District (SMPD) board meeting, followed by a regular Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Some topics on tonight's Council meeting agenda include:
- Updating the City's Historic Register list
- Adopting the City's Strategic Plan (Resolution No. 1454-0826)

Public comments can be submitted for tonight's meeting at the Civic Center, in writing, or remotely. The deadline to sign up for remote public comment is 4:00 p.m. today (September 15). More info on our website: sheltonwa.gov/RemotePublicComment

Meetings are also livestreamed on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/CityofShelton).

Full SMPD agenda and packet on our website: https://sheltonwa.gov/government/SMPD/2026/0915/Website%20Packet_20260915.pdf?t=202609111254180

Full Council agenda and packet on our website: https://sheltonwa.gov/government/city%20council/meetings/2026/0915/Website%20Packet_20260915.pdf?t=202609111255350

09/10/2026

Registration is now open for Parks & Recreation's women's 4x4 volleyball league! This league is limited to 12 teams. Games will be played on Mondays and Thursdays, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., depending on the number of teams that sign up.

Registration deadline is Friday, September 25. The league will run from October 5 - December 17. The program fee is $400, and teams can register online at register.capturepoint.com/CityofShelton

09/09/2026

Public Works crews, in partnership with PUD 3 and WSDOT, will be tree trimming along Olympic Highway South southbound between Delaware Street and Dearborn Avenue (MP 2.16 to MP 1.69) starting Monday, September 14.

Once southbound trimming has finished, crews will shift and work in the northbound lane.

Work is scheduled to take approximately two weeks to complete. There will be a lane shift for the duration of the project to minimize traffic disruption.

09/04/2026

Lodging tax applications are due on Tuesday, September 8 by 5:00 p.m.!

The City of Shelton is now accepting applications for tourism funding grants, allocated through the City's lodging tax fund.

Applications and grant criteria are available on our website at sheltonwa.gov/LodgingTax. The grant application period is August 17 through Tuesday, September 8.

Completed applications can be turned in electronically to Administrative Support Assistant Giselle Tomich at [email protected].

The City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review applications before submitting its recommendations to City Council.

The City collects a 4% tax on lodging within Shelton city limits, which is dedicated to promoting tourism, supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities and activities, and general operations of special events and festivals designed to attract visitors to Shelton.

Questions about tourism grants or the LTAC can be directed to Administrative Support Assistant Giselle Tomich at 360-432-5114 or [email protected].

09/03/2026

The Civic Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

09/01/2026

On Thursday, September 3, Public Works crews will be working on the water system near the Capital Hill water tank from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. (Friday). Customers in the area will experience low water pressure during this time.

09/01/2026

City Council meets tonight (9/1) at 6:00 p.m. for a regular meeting.

Some topics on tonight's agenda include:
- Mason County Historical Society Q2 LTAC report
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2043-0726: Updating Shelton Municipal Code Chapter 5.48 - Mobile Food Vendors/Food Trucks
- Discussion on the Council vacancy interview process/applications

Public comments can be submitted for tonight's meeting in person at the Civic Center, in writing, or remotely. The deadline to sign up for remote public comment is 4:00 p.m. today (September 1). More info on our website: sheltonwa.gov/RemotePublicComment

Meetings are also livestreamed on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/CityofShelton).

Full agenda and packet on our website: https://sheltonwa.gov/government/city%20council/meetings/2026/0901/Website%20Packet_20260901.pdf?t=202608311456500

08/31/2026

Miles Resources, a private contractor, will be completing work on the water main along West Railroad Avenue between Pacific Court and Deegan Road beginning Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Work is scheduled to begin Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. and finish on Friday, September 4 at 4:30 a.m. Water customers in this area will have no water service between 8:30 p.m. (Thursday) and 4:30 a.m. (Friday).

Impacted customers have also received doorhangers.

08/28/2026

Registration is now open for Parks and Recreation's fall programs!

Available programs include all-levels yoga, women's 4x4 volleyball league, and a couple of new classes - sound baths with Joonbug Yoga and a conflict resolution course taught by certified mediators from the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County.

Register for programs online at register.capturepoint.com/CityofShelton

You can view the entire fall program brochure at sheltonwa.gov/Fall2026Programs