Office Of The Mayor

David Hill has been a resident of Algona for over 17 years. Dave has been actively involved in community issues for many years and decided in 2003 that it was time to make a difference. Dave was elected to the City Council in 2003. In 2006, when Mayor Joe Scholz moved out of town, Dave was appointed Mayor.

As Mayor, Dave has worked with his Department Directors and City Staff to institute more accountability.

Dave has a daughter and two grandchildren living in California. Dave’s wife Susan teaches mathematics at Auburn High School. Dave owns his own accounting and tax practice.

Dave represents Algona to the following organizations:

Suburban Cities Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee (PIC).
Chair of the Small Cities Subcommittee of the PIC.
South County Area Transportation Board (ScatBd) member.
Represents the SCA at the King Conservation District (KCD) Advisory Board.
Valley City Association, an organization of Valley City Mayors and Chambers of Commerce.

Professional Accreditations and Memberships:

Enrolled Agent, Accredited Tax Advisor, Accredited Tax Preparer
National Society of Accountants
National Society of Tax Professionals
National Society of Enrolled Agents

Education:

Associate of Arts and Sciences from Edmonds Community College
Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University
Continuing Professional Education from Central Washington University
Masters of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University

A Message From the Mayor

I served on the City Council for three years before being appointed Mayor in October 2006. In November, 2007, the citizens elected me to serve a full term as Mayor. As Mayor, I represent all of the people of Algona. I think it is important to have a “resident first” approach to government.

I am very proud of the accomplishments we have made in the last few years and look forward to accomplishing more in the next few years. The City Council, Planning Commission, Board Members, Volunteers, City Staff and I have worked hard to become more efficient, accountable, and responsive to the priorities of our citizens. I want to commend the work of our Department Directors and employees. We have a management team that supports a “resident first” approach.

I am also proud of the accomplishments of the hard working people in our City who have made, and continue to make, our City a better place to live. As your Mayor, I work for you as do the City Staff, City Council, and various volunteer commissions. Let us know how you think we are doing. Your input helps us form goals and objectives that meet the desires of our residents. If you have questions, comments, concerns or just want to chat, you are always welcome to contact me.

Thanks,
Dave Hill
Mayor, City of Algona
402 Warde Street
Algona, WA 98001
Phone: 253-833-2897
Fax: 253-939-3366
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Achievements Since 2004

Communication/Accountability

Co-founded the Town Crier monthly newsletter with Mayor Joe Scholz and included it with the utility bills. We also mail it to those who do not receive a utility bill upon request. The previous City Council and Mayor had discontinued a city newsletter.

Updated the City Website to provide information and access to many services we provide. It has information on meetings, email contacts for staff and elected officials, community events and more.

Installed a community bulletin board at Waffle Park and City Hall with current City information.

Our Government Access Channel is up and running for Comcast cable subscribers. Working to improve and expand the information available on the government channel.

Authored a “3 touch rule” and enhanced our notification requirements to make sure residents are informed before important changes are passed.

Contracted with the City of Auburn for building inspections and plan reviews. This not only saves money but provides us with certified, experienced, professionals that do this work every day.

Crime Reduction/Public Safety

Working to improve our Police Department by bringing in a Sergeant position, creating a second-in-command.

Supported the purchase of a speed trailer, placing it in various locations throughout the City to remind motorists to drive carefully.

Heightened our emphasis on nuisance enforcement and cracked down on repeat offenders. Moving this enforcement activity to the Police Department has increased compliance.

Crime Reduction/Public Safety

Began an aggressive street improvement and preservation campaign.

Cleaned the Drainage Ditches along State Highway 167. It has been years since these ditches were cleaned. These two ditches carry most of the storm water out of Algona. Many residents report improved drainage from this action.

Implemented Park Impact Fees that raise money to improve our parks when new residential development occurs.

We have worked with State and County governments to pursue funding opportunities and attain assistance for capital projects.

Attained a large grant (over $600,000) to improve Main Street from 1st Avenue to Algona Boulevard. These improvements will widen the street; include Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk on one side as well as utility improvements.

Used a grant for $97,000 to create a new Sports Court at Matchett Park. This includes a basketball court and other facilities for physical activities. Personally supervised the project to be completed on time and on budget.

Continued our old annual events and added new ones. We now have the Easter Egg Hunt, Algona Days, Holiday Social, City Wide Garage Sale, and other events aimed at bringing our community and residents closer together.

When a developer wanted to vacate a street that is important to our storm water system, worked out a compromise that will allow Algona to have a small park. The developer has conveyed the ownership of the property to the city. The property is scheduled to become a neighborhood park in the next year.

Successfully negotiated a grant to help with the creation of a wetlands park in Algona. The property will offer the city the opportunity to have a destination park.