List of mayors of Tukwila, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Tukwila |
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Incumbent
Thomas McLeod since January 1, 2024 |
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Term length | 4 years |
Inaugural holder | Joel Shomaker |
Formation | June 23, 1908 |
Website | http://www.tukwilawa.gov/mayor/ |
A mayor is the main leader of a city or town. They help make important decisions for everyone living there. This article tells you about the people who have been mayors of Tukwila, Washington. Tukwila is a city in Washington state. It became an official city in 1908. Joel Shomaker was Tukwila's very first mayor. The current mayor is Thomas McLeod, who started his term on January 1, 2024.
The History of Tukwila's Mayors
Tukwila officially became a city on June 23, 1908. Joel Shomaker was the first mayor. He worked hard to make Tukwila an official city. He even helped create a newspaper contest to choose the city's name!
Many mayors have left a lasting mark on Tukwila. For example, some streets are named after past mayors. Strander Boulevard, Minkler Boulevard, and Baker Boulevard are all named after mayors who served in the middle of the 1900s.
What Does a Mayor Do in Tukwila?
Tukwila is a "mayor-council government." This means the mayor and the city council work together to run the city. The mayor has several important jobs:
- The mayor leads all city council meetings.
- If the city council has a tied vote, the mayor can cast the deciding vote.
- The mayor reports on the city's money situation.
- The mayor helps create the city's budget. This plan shows how the city will spend its money.
The mayor can also say "no" to (veto) new city rules or laws (ordinances). However, the city council can overrule the mayor's veto. They need a special vote with more than 50% of the council members agreeing to do so.
List of Tukwila Mayors
Here is a list of all the people who have served as mayor of Tukwila:
# | Name | Term began | Term ended |
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1 | Joel Shomaker | June 23, 1908 | December 31, 1909 |
2 | Ernest Engel | January 1, 1910 | December 31, 1911 |
3 | Jacob Guntert | January 1, 1912 | January 14, 1913 |
4 | John Hall | January 14, 1913 | December 31, 1914 |
5 | Sylvanus Harlow Stevens | January 1, 1915 | December 31, 1918 |
6 | Edward F. Greene | January 1, 1919 | December 31, 1924 |
7 | George C. Bergquist | January 1, 1925 | December 31, 1927 |
8 | John R. Walkup | January 1, 1928 | June 5, 1933 |
9 | John P. Walkup | June 5, 1933 | June 2, 1947 |
10 | Charles Baker | June 2, 1947 | April 2, 1962 |
11 | John Strander (1924–1998) |
April 2, 1962 | December 31, 1967 |
12 | Stanley Minkler | January 1, 1968 | December 31, 1971 |
13 | Frank Todd (1923–2004) |
January 1, 1972 | December 31, 1975 |
14 | Edgar Bauch (1924–2004) |
January 1, 1976 | December 31, 1979 |
15 | Frank Todd (1923–2004) |
December 1, 1980 | July 15, 1982 |
16 | Gary VanDusen (1941–) |
July 15, 1982 | December 31, 1991 |
17 | John W. Rants | January 1, 1992 | December 31, 1999 |
18 | Steve Mullett (1943–2017) |
January 1, 2000 | December 31, 2007 |
19 | Jim Haggerton | January 1, 2008 | December 31, 2015 |
20 | Allan Ekberg (1959–) |
January 1, 2016 | December 31, 2023 |
21 | Thomas McLeod | January 1, 2024 | Present |