City Council

From Left to Right: Councilmembers Herb Porter, Ali Hawkinson, Erin Gunter, McKenna Pinto-Gonzalez, Ryan O’Larey, Robert Pinkley, and Jon Mutchler

The Ferndale City Council is the legislative and policy-making body of the city government. Council members are responsible for passing laws through ordinances and policies through resolutions, and approving the annual budget initially proposed by the mayor.

The City Council meets at 5 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month (unless it’s a holiday, then they meet the Tuesday immediately after the Monday holiday). Meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Avenue.

Councilmembers are elected at-large for four-year overlapping terms. In 2026, councilmembers are paid $881 per month.

• City Council Rules of Procedure and Ethics Handbook (PDF)
• Council Committee and Liaison Assignments

Meetings & Agendas

• View Council Meetings, Minutes, & Agendas
• View City Council Meeting Recordings
• View Council Committee Meeting Recordings