City Hall - City of Morton WA

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 Clerk

Public Administration

Police & Fire

Ready to Serve

Parks & Recreation

Enjoy Our Parks

Public Works

City Services

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.

Next Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025
7:00 pm

Agenda and Minutes

Previous Year’s Agendas & 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

Citizen Complaint Form
Vendor Permit Application

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: