City of Elma

09/04/2026

The agenda for Elma City Council Meeting on Tuesday September 8, 2026

09/02/2026

Elma City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observation of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 8 AM.

09/01/2026

📣 The 2027 Lodging Tax Funding Cycle is now open! The city council encourages organizations that promote tourism in the City of Elma to apply!
✅ Application deadline for the 2027 funding cycle is Oct. 9, 2026.
See link below for details.

News Release Date 09-02-2025 Back to News Public Notice Lodging Tax Funding Cycle Opens September 1st, each year. The City Council encourages organizations that promote tourism in the City of Elma and the greater Elma area, to apply during the month of September for awards issued the following year....

08/27/2026

📣 The City of Elma is currently seeking an applicant to fill the current City Council vacancy for Position #4.

State law requires that citizens seeking appointment for this position must be a registered voter of the City at the time of filing their candidacy declaration. Potential applicants must also be a resident of the City of Elma for at least one year.

See web link below for timeline and submission details.

News Release Date 08-26-2026 Back to News The City of Elma is currently seeking an applicant to fill the current City Council vacancy for Position #4. To apply, please submit a letter of interest stating your qualifications and reason for applying to: Elma City Hall, Attention: Durga, PO Box 3005, E...

08/25/2026

🎨 We are excited to announce the winners of the City of Elma’s “Where Everyone Belongs” Mural Concept Contest!

After reviewing all 10 community submissions, we are pleased to recognize:
🥇 1st Place: “Stamps of Elma Life” - Ali Lisle & Sarra Burnett.
🥈 2nd Place: “Together Here” - Jessica Le Blanc.
🥉 3rd Place: “See the Beauty of Our Differences” - Scarlett Fredrickson.

Congratulations to all of our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who submitted an idea! Each entry brought something unique to the theme and we are excited to see how these ideas come together in the mural design.

Please check out the web link below to find out the vision for the mural and learn more about how the community art concepts will be used to create the final art installation.

Thank you to every artist who shared their creativity, time, and vision with Elma. This project truly belongs to our community. ❤️

News Release Date 10-02-2025 Back to News The City of Elma is developing a new public mural that will celebrate community identity and create a vibrant visual feature in downtown Elma. The mural project is being completed through a multi-phase process that invites community participation and profess...

08/25/2026

🚨 Speed Limit Change 🚨

🚨Speed Limit Revision🚨

The speed limit on the west end of town near the elementary school has been lowered to 25 MPH.

Every mile per hour matters. Please slow down, stay alert, and give yourself some extra time when traveling through the area.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.

08/24/2026

📣 September will be an especially busy month for public hearings. Elma City Council will hold six important hearings scheduled for September 8th and September 21st.

Three hearings are specifically related to the establishment and taxation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD), an important step in planning for future transportation improvements in Elma.

Here’s what’s coming up:
🗓️ Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 PM
1. Comprehensive Code Enforcement – EMC Title 18
2. Complete Streets Policy
3. Temporary ALPR Moratorium
4. Establishment of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD)

🗓️ Monday, September 21 at 6:00 PM
5. Proposed Assumption of the Elma Transportation Benefit District
6. Proposed 0.1% Transportation Benefit District Sales & Use Tax

More details about each topic can be found on our city webpage linked below. All interested members of the public are encouraged to attend and provide comment. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to each hearing and will become part of the public record.

News Release Date 08-20-2026 Back to News The City of Elma will hold several public hearings at its regular council meetings on September 8, and 21,  2026:   NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  EMC TITLE 18- CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Elma will ho...

08/21/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Councilman Mike Cooper. In recognition of his dedicated service to our community and lifelong commitment to public service, the City will lower the flag in front of City Hall to half-staff beginning today, Friday, August 21, 2026, through Monday, August 24, 2026.

The City has also issued a statement honoring Councilman Cooper’s legacy and contributions to our community, which can be found on our website.

News Release Date 08-20-2026 Back to News The City of Elma joins our community in honoring the life and legacy of Mike Cooper; a faithful public servant, community leader, mentor, and friend. Mike dedicated much of his life to serving others and improving his communities. His career in public servic...

08/19/2026

🚧 Road Work Notice: Grays Harbor County road crew will be completing Fog Seal on the recently chip sealed areas of Harding, Eaton, and N. 3rd St. Periodic delays and road closures are expected from 11 AM - 4 PM on Thursday August 20, 2026. Please use alternate routes.

08/14/2026

The agenda for Elma City Council Meeting on August 17, 2026