Mission Statement

The Common Council is the elected governmental body, made up of the mayor and seven Alderpersons. Each member of the Council is elected to a two-year term. Elected in the Spring Election, the odd numbered districts are elected in odd numbered years, while the even numbered districts are elected in the even numbered years. The Common Council is responsible to the resident of Port Washington and the provision of City services provided to them. The Council carries out the power by license, regulation, suppression, borrowing money, tax levy, appropriation, fine, imprisonment, confiscation, and other necessary or convenient means. The Council is responsible for appointing the City Administrator, who serves as the chief administrative officer of the City and oversees the day-to-day operations of the City.

Programs/Service Lines

• Adopt the annual budget, levy taxes, and appropriate monies for the operation of the City.
• Adopt policies and strategic planning documents for City operations.
• Adopt ordinances and resolutions.
• Adopt City goals and objectives.
• Appoint and evaluate the performance of the City Administrator.
• Approve contracts for City services and products.
• Appoint board, commission and committee members and statutory employees.
• Chair and serve on various intergovernmental, standing and volunteer committees.
• Represent the residents and businesses of the City of Port Washington as public officials.