The City of Kelso, in conjunction with the Police Department, is seeking input from the community in regards to what they would like to see in the next Chief of Police.  A survey has been created to help with this task.  Results of this survey will be summarized and made public upon completion. 

If you’d like to complete this survey, please do so and return it to the attention of Patty Murray not later than Monday, October 14, 2024, at pmurray@kelso.gov or by mail at PO Box 819, Kelso, WA  98626

Should you prefer to discuss your opinions in person, we will be holding a public meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Thank you for your time and input.

The City of Kelso Mayor and Council would like to extend the invitation to citizens for design submission for our official city flag. 

Should you wish to submit an illustration of your idea of what the flag should look like, we ask that you use the form noted below to do so and return your submission to Jessica Bronstein at PO Box 819, Kelso, WA  98626 or via email at jbronstein@kelso.gov not later than 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2024.

Some basics to keep in mind when considering your design are:

• Signature Buchannon tartan
• Scotland’s well-known purple heather flowers
• Purple thistle depicted all around Scotland 
• Traditional Scottish bagpiper
• Our name and state
• Year we were established – 1890
• Emphasize permanent natural features of Kelso such as rivers or mountains
• Aim for aesthetic appeal from all angles, both vertically and horizontally

Design Terms and Conditions        Design Submission Form

The City of Kelso’s Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday July 9, 2024 to discuss the Unified Development Code updates. The meeting will be held at Kelso City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 PM. Located at Kelso City Hall. 203 S. Pacific Ave – Kelso, WA 98626.

Please contact the City Manager’s office at 360-577-3301 with questions.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Kelso Planning Commission, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 203 South Pacific Way, Kelso, at its regular meeting starting at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to hear public comment on changes to Kelso Municipal Code, Title 17 Unified Development Code for adopting the 2021 versions of several building and property related codes as adopted by the State of Washington.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council who will make the final decision on the code updates. 

Any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against the subject.  If any accommodations are needed, please contact the City Clerk's office at (360) 423-0900. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Most meetings are available to view live on KLTV Government Access Channel 29: http://www.kltv.org.

Written comments may be submitted to Kelso City Hall, Community Development to 203 S. Pacific Ave, Kelso WA 98626 or to ajacobs@kelso.gov. Written comments can be submitted beginning May 28, 2024 and no later than 4:30 PM on June 11, 2024.

Proposed Code Changes can be found on the Hearing Schedule here: Public Hearings Schedule