Tumwater City Council Meeting

The Tumwater City Council held a meeting on January 6, 2026, which included the swearing-in of newly elected council members and the proclamation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The council discussed procedural matters such as the appointment process for a vacant council position, with plans to interview seven applicants in a single day. A significant procurement-related item was the confirmation of the mayor's appointment of Paul Simmons as the new city administrator, including approval of his employment contract with a starting salary of $219,696 annually. The meeting also touched on committee assignments and upcoming public works projects, including a service provider agreement with HDR Engineering for the Tumwater Boulevard northbound I-5 on-ramp project. The council emphasized community engagement, equity initiatives, and operational transparency moving forward. No other contract awards or budget allocations were detailed in the transcript.