Morton City Hall
Phone: (360) 496-6881
Fax: (360) 496-6899
LuAnn Ward, City Clerk
Email: cclerk@visitMorton.com
Donna Royle, Deputy Clerk
Email: dclerk@visitmorton.com
Gwen Reed, Treasurer
Email: treasurer@visitmorton.com
Mailing Address:
Morton City Hall
P.O. Box 1089
Morton, WA 98356
Location:
192 Adams Ave
Morton, WA 98356

City Council
Mayor Rick Mead
Term: January 2024 – December 2027
Email mayor@visitmorton.com
Councilman Jason Sawyer
Position Number 1
Term: January 2024 – December 2027
Email council1@visitmorton.com
Councilman Bob (Goat) Boyer
Position Number 2
Term: May 2022 – December 2025
Email council2@visitmorton.com
Councilman Richard Vanderlip (Mayor Protem)
Position Number 3
Term: January 2022 – December 2025
Email council3@visitmorton.com
Councilman Travis Cooper
Position Number 4 (Appointed)
Term: January 2024 – December 2025
Email council4@visitmorton.com
Councilwoman Caro Johnson
Position Number 5
Term: January 2022 – December 2025
Email council5@visitmorton.com
City Council Meetings
The City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Bob Lyle Community Center, 700 Main St, Morton, WA 98356. Meetings are open to the public.
Would you like to be on the next city council meeting agenda? Download the Council Agenda Request form. Please submit the form to City Hall before noon on the Wednesday before the council meeting to be included on the agenda.
Agenda and Minutes
January 27, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
February 24, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
March 24, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
April 28, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
May 26, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
June 23, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
July 28, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
August 25, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
September 22, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
October 27, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
November 24, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
December 22, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
Business License Application
The City of Morton has partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) for Business Licensing services.
DOR will process the City of Morton business licenses and renewals from now on. If you start a new business in Morton, you must apply to the DOR.
Visit the DOR Business License portal.
Short Term Rentals Business Endorsement Application
Home Occupation Business License Application
Building Permits
Lewis County Community Development’s City Approval Form – necessary to obtain a building permit.
City of Morton Zoning Classifications Map
Public Water Availability Notification form
Sewer Availability Approval form
Public Records Request
To request public records, please complete the Request for Disclosure of Public Records form and submit to the City Clerk’s office – Word | PDF
City of Morton Municipal Code
The Morton Municipal Code is a compilation of current ordinances adopted by the City Council. Following adoption, ordinances of a general and permanent nature are codified into the Municipal Code. The City of Morton is governed in accordance with the Code, which is updated as the City grows and changes. Please be aware that the Morton Municipal Code available on this site may not include amendments made within the last 3 months. This document is provided for informational purposes only.
View the Morton Municipal Code.
Other Forms
Rent the Bob Lyle Community Center
700 Main Street
Morton, WA 98356
(360) 496-6881
Application for reservations may be picked up and turned in at City Hall. The key may be obtained one day prior to the event and returned the day following the event. Chairs and tables are available and alcohol may be served with proper liquor permits. Download the Application for Reservation.
Rental Fees:
Multi-Purpose Room:
- Refundable $150 Deposit
- Morton Resident: $100 minimum, $25 per hour over 4 hours
- Non-Resident: $150 minimum, $35 per hour over 4 hours
Conference Room:
- Refundable $150 Deposit
- Morton Resident: $150 minimum, $35 per hour over 4 hours
- Non-Resident: $175 minimum, $35 per hour over 4 hours
Kitchen:
- Rental available with rental of either the multipurpose room or the conference room.
- Morton Resident: $50
- Non-Resident: $75
City of Morton Employment Opportunities
Lateral Level Police Officer
Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Public Works Department