City of Shelton, WA - Government

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

08/27/2026

The Kneeland Park playground will be closed for seasonal maintenance from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 25 (weather dependent).

There will be no shelter rentals during this period.

08/26/2026

WSDOT crews will be in town this Friday, August 28, to complete our annual longline paint striping of roads within Shelton city limits. This work usually takes one full day to complete.

City crews will provide traffic control while this work is being completed. Please use caution if traveling through a work zone.

08/25/2026

The Civic Center will close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27 for an employee appreciation event. Offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 28.

08/25/2026

City Council meets tonight (8/25) at 6:00 p.m. for a study session.

Tonight's study session topic is focused on the City's 2027 budget requests and priorities.

Full agenda and packet are available on our website: https://sheltonwa.gov/Website%20Packet_20260825.pdf?t=202608211931590

Tonight's study session can be attended in person at the Civic Center (525 West Cota Street). We will also be livestreaming this meeting on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/CityofShelton).