Mayor’s Page

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm
Soap Lake Community and Senior Center
121 2nd Ave SE, Soap Lake, WA 98851

Mayor Sharp


Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML)
Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (ACML)

I wish to express my profound attachment to this city, which I proudly call home. I am acutely aware of the challenges that our community faces and am unwavering in my resolve to address them.

 

One of the most pressing challenges is the shortage of affordable housing. Many families in our city struggle to secure adequate housing, presenting a formidable obstacle. As mayor pro tempore, I am committed to a relentless pursuit of solutions to ensure that every family has access to secure and affordable housing.

 Another significant challenge is the limited employment opportunities within our City. A substantial portion of our population faces underemployment or unemployment. In my capacity as mayor, I aim to collaborate with local businesses and organizations to generate new employment prospects and attract emerging industries to our City.

 Additionally, I remain steadfast in my commitment to enhance the safety of our city. Collective efforts are essential in addressing concerns related to crime and violence. I pledge to work closely with law enforcement agencies to safeguard our streets and protect our citizens.

I strongly advocate for investment in our City's infrastructure. Improvements in our roads, bridges, and public transportation systems are imperative to augment the accessibility and connectivity of our City. This not only serves to enhance the quality of life for our citizens but also acts as an incentive to attract new businesses and industries to our City.

Finally, I am dedicated to fulfilling the responsibilities of an accessible and accountable mayor. Upholding the principles of transparency and open communication is paramount. Consequently, I will endeavor to ensure that our City government operates in a transparent and accountable manner that prioritizes the interests of its citizens.

History of Mayors

There have been many people responsible for the growth of our city. Since it is impossible to list them all, here are the names of those elected to serve in the city’s highest capacity – Mayor

Robert L. Britton 1919-1921
Ben E. Thomas 1921-1924
A.J. Juday  1924-1927
George Krau 1927-1930
Dr. P. James Schrag 1931-1932
R.E. Finney  1932-1937
G.H. Sanderson 1938-1938
E.C. Williamson 1938-1941
F.D. DeLancey 1941-1945
Margaret Waltho 1946-1950
Alton E. Tillman  1951-1954
A. C. Carothers 1954-1954 (May – July)
M. R. Newell 1954-1958
E.K. Rushton 1958-1961
J. Edward Robinson 1962-1967
W.E. Mitchell  1967-1971
John B. Harville 1972-1974
Dale Vickery  1974-1979
Woodrow R. Whitmore 1980-1980 (Jan – Oct)
DeVaun Black 1980-1981
Marina Romary 1981-1986
Robert H. Nacke 1986-1995
Phil Wick  1996-1999
L. Kenneth Lee 2000-2003
Wayne R. Hovde 2004-2011
Raymond Gravelle 2012-2019
Alex Kovach 2020-2022
Michelle Agliano 2022-2023
Allen DuPuy 2023-2024 (Nov - Aug)
Peter Sharp 2024-Present