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Aberdeen operates under mayor-council government

Saturday, October 10, 2026

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The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated. The City Council members' terms are listed with start and end dates, including Melvin Taylor, Deb Wilson, David Gakin, Jerry W. Rajcich, Kevin Moynihan, Scott Prato, Carrie Hubbard, Deb Hodgkin, Michele Nipper, Joshua Francy, John Shaw, and Sydney Swor.

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Aberdeen operates under mayor-council government“The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated. All legislative and policy-making powers are vested in the city council. The administrative authority, including veto power, is vested in the mayor.”
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The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated.“The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated.”
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The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated. The City Council members' terms are listed with start and end dates, including Melvin Taylor, Deb Wilson, David Gakin, Jerry W. Rajcich, Kevin Moynihan, Scott Prato, Carrie Hubbard, Deb Hodgkin, Michele Nipper, Joshua Francy, John Shaw, and Sydney Swor.“The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated. All legislative and policy-making powers are vested in the city council. The administrative authority, including veto power, is vested in the mayor.”

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The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated. All legislative and policy-making powers are vested in the city council. The administrative authority, including veto power, is vested in the mayor. REGULAR MEETINGSBegins at 6:30 p.m.2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of every month 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE AGENDAS & MINUTESAgendas and supportive documentation are available at City Hall on the Mondays prior to meeting. Minutes are available following approval.View Most Recent Agendas and MinutesMEMBERSView the Committee and Commission Assignments (PDF)View the City Council List Melvin taylorWard 1 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7201Term 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2027 Deb WilsonWard 1 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 2318Term 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2029 David GakinWard 2 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7202Term 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2027 Jerry W. RajcichWard 2 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 2319Term 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2029 Kevin moynihanWard 3 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 2321Term 01/01/2026 -12/31/2029 Scott PratoWard 3 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7203Term 01/01/2023 -12/31/2027 CARRIE HUBBARDWard 4 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 2324City Hall Office Hours: Second Monday of each month 4:30-6:30PMTerm 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2029 Deb Hodgkin Ward 4 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7204City Hall Office Hours: Second Monday of each month 4:30-6:30PMTerm 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2027 michele nipperWard 5 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7208Term 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2027 joshua francyWard 5 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 2326 Term 01/01/2026 -12/31/2029 John ShawWard 6 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7207Term 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2029 Sydney SworWard 6 POSITION [email protected](360) 533-4100 ext. 7206Term 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2027 WardsThe City of Aberdeen citizens are represented by six geographically divided wards:Aberdeen Ward Map Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading