Yelm, Washington

City Council

Yelm City Council represents the needs and interests of the citizens of Yelm.  The seven-member Council establishes policy for the city, adopts the annual budget, and represents Yelm's interest on regional boards and commissions.

Council meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at Yelm City Hall, 106 2nd St. SE.  Community members are encouraged to attend all meetings and each agenda dedicates time at the beginning for public comments, questions, or concerns. 

The current Council agenda and past meeting minutes are posted under Minutes & Agendas. The upcoming agenda is posted no later than the Friday before the meeting.

James Blair Position 1 2020 – 2023 Term (360) 400-5055  Jamesb@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Blair was elected in 2019.  Committee and Liaison Assignments                                 Yelm Finance Committee                                            Yelm Homelessness Task Force, Vice Chair
Joseph Richardson Position 2 2022 – 2023 Term  (360) 400-5055  josephr@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Richardson was appointed by the City Council in 2022 to fill the vacant position.   Committee and Liaison Assignments Yelm Finance Committee                                           Liaison to Yelm Senior Center Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Thurston Regional Planning Council - Transportation Policy Board
Joshua Crossman Position 3 2021 - 2025 Term (360) 400-5055  joshuac@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Crossman was elected  in November 2021.    Committee and Liaison Assignments Yelm Public Services Committee, Vice Chair Yelm Homelessness Task Force
Holly Smith Position 4 2021 – 2025 Term (360) 400-5055  hollys@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Smith was appointed by the City Council to fill the vacant position in 2021 and elected  in November 2021. She currently serves as Mayor Pro Temp.    Committee and Liaison Assignments Yelm Public Safety Committee, Chair TCOMM 911 SE Thurston Fire Authority Thurston County Law and Justice Council
Brian Hess Position 5 2022 – 2025 Term (360) 400-5055  brianh@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Hess was elected in 2021. Committee and Liaison Assignments Yelm Public Services Committee, Chair Yelm Public Safety Committee Intercity Transit Authority        Regional Housing Council (RHC)
Ashley Brooks Position 6 2022 – 2023 Term  (360) 400-5055  ashleyb@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Brooks was appointed by the City Council in 2022 to fill the vacant position. Committee and Liaison Assignments Yelm Homelessness Task Force, Chair Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) Yelm Emergency Operations Board Thurston Thrives Coordinating Council
Terry Kaminski Position 7 2018 – 2025 Term (360) 400-5055  terryk@yelmwa.gov	Councilmember Kaminski was elected in 2017.  Committee and Liaison Assignments  Yelm Public Services Committee  Yelm Finance Committee, Vice Chair  Nisqually River Council