Mayor Eric Overholser

Eric Overholser was elected to City Council Position No. 7 in November of 2023.  He is currently serving his first term in office and was selected by the City Council to serve a two-year term as Mayor beginning January 2026.

He has lived in Battle Ground since 2018.  

Mayor Overholser was awarded the Certificate of Municipal Leadership by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) in 2025

Current Board and Committee Appointments

  • C-TRAN Board of Directors
  • C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee
  • City of Battle Ground Ethics Committee
  • Emergency Medical Services District #2 Board
  • Urban County Policy Board
  • City Manager Evaluation Committee
  • Legislative Committee

Community Service:

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) SW WA - Non-Profit Board Member
  • Clark County Youth Football (CCYF) - Non-Profit Area Director and Coach
  • Soccer in the Park - Non-Profit Volunteer
  • Church in the Streets - Ministry Director
Councilmember Eric Overholser