About the County Council

The Snohomish County Council is the legislative authority for the County. The five members of the Council are elected to four-year terms. Each member represents a specific geographic district (District Maps). The Council's duties include identifying and articulating the needs of the citizens of Snohomish County, and providing a framework for county administration to carry out its work efficiently, ensuring that county government responds effectively to the community's needs.

The County Council adopts and enacts ordinances, resolutions, and motions; levies taxes; appropriates revenue; and adopts budgets for the county. The Council confirms nominations to county boards and commissions and has concurrent authority with the County Executive to nominate members to the Snohomish County Planning Commission. The Council also appoints the Hearing Examiner.

Webcasting Council Meetings Begins Select Council Webcasts to preview all County Council meeting and hearing schedules and agendas, and view live and archived Council meetings.