City Council
The Battle Ground City Council is a seven-member board elected at-large by voters residing in the city of Battle Ground. Councilmembers serve a 4-year term of office.
Every two years, the Council selects a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members. The Mayor presides over Council meetings and serves as the Council’s ceremonial representative. The Deputy Mayor serves in the Mayor’s absence.
The City operates under WA State’s Council-Manager Plan of Government as adopted by the citizens of Battle Ground in 1997. Under this form of government the City Council is responsible for the legislative function of the city such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, approving budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision.
The City Council appoints a City Manager to implement its policies and oversee administrative operations.
Council Meetings
- Always open to the public
- 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month; when the 1st and 3rd Monday occur on an observed holiday, the meeting is held the next business day. View the Calendar.
- Council Meetings are held at 7:00 pm
- Study Sessions, also open to the public, are typically held at 6:00 pm prior to each City Council meeting
- Meetings are live streamed and recorded for viewing here Council Meetings Council Meetings Council Meetings.
** RCW 9.41.305 - It is unlawful for a person to knowingly open carry any weapon including, but not limited to, a firearm, knife, stun gun, or other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250, into any location housing a public meeting or hearing.
Meeting Agendas
Council Meeting and Study Session agendas are posted prior to the meeting and can be found online in our Agenda Center. An archive of previous meeting agendas with the related meeting minutes are also available in the Agenda Center.
November 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM
- Ordinance 2026-17: 2027 Preliminary Budget Hearing
- Ordinance 2026-21: Six-Month Citywide Moratorium Relating to the Redevelopment of Existing Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Parks
- Ordinance 2026-23:Battle Ground Comprehensive Plan Update (2025-2045)
- Ordinance 2026-24: Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan Update
- Ordinance 2026-25: Transportation System Plan Update
- Ordinance 2026-26: Facilities Master Plan Update
- Ordinance 2026-27: Hockinson School District Capital Facilities Plan Update & Impact Fee Rate
- Ordinance 2026-28: Amending BGMC Chapter 12.108 Maintenance of Sidewalks
- Ordinance 2026-29: Master Planned Developments
- Ordinance 2026-30: Winters Property Rezone Request
December 7, 2026 - 7:00 PM
- Ordinance 2026-17: 2027 Budget Hearing (Final)
View the City Council Meeting Agenda Packet for additional information on these public hearing items.
Adopted by resolution, this Governance Coordination Manual provides a comprehensive collection of rules and procedures that guide the City Council in conducting its business. It is intended as a guide and does not amend, replace, or supersede state law, City ordinances, court decisions, or other governing authority.
The City Council welcomes opportunities for community members to participate in Council meetings and recognitions. Use the forms below to request a meeting invocation, proclamation, or other opportunities to connect with the City Council.
- Make a BiG Heart Nomination
- Request a Mayoral Proclamation
- Invocation Participation Request: No available dates. Invocations are currently booked through December 2027. Dates for 2028 meetings will be published for request in June 2027.
- Contact City Council - General Inquiry Form
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