The City of Algona

The City of Algona is a small residential community nestled in the heart of the Green River Valley in South King County, next to Auburn. According to the 2000 census there are 2,460 people and 643 families residing in the city. Algona was officially incorporated on August 22, 1955, and, due to a misspelling by postal officials, was originally named Algoma, an Indian term for "valley of flowers." The City of Algona is a Mayor-Council form of government that consists of an elected Mayor, currently David Hill, who serves as the City's Chief Administrative Officer, and a five-member Council elected at large, currently Lynda Osborn (Mayor Pro-Tem), Dwain Beck, Ed Britz, and Jeff Viney, with one position vacant.

We are very proud to have this opportunity to reach out to our Community. It is the goal of the City to keep you informed of the issues and business of your local government. The upgrade of the City’s website is just one step towards improving communications between the City and you, the citizens of Algona. On this site, you will find information on current issues, official minutes, city projects, and upcoming meetings. As you browse through our site, we hope you will be encouraged to get involved. Public Involvement is an important component for an effective city government.