Q: Where can I register to vote?

• King County Records and Elections: www.kingcounty.gov/elections
• Public schools and libraries
• Fire Stations in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Renton, Tukwila, and Southcenter, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Offices of the League of Women Voters
• Call 206-296-VOTE for additional locations.
• If you happen to be in City Hall, please stop by the Reception Area and they can also give you a registration.

Q: When and where are City Council regular meetings held?

The first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.

Q: When and where do City Council Study sessions take place?

The first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber (immediately preceding the regular Council meetings).

Q: How do you become a City Council member / when are the election cycles?

Council members are elected at large, not by district. They are elected every two years to staggered four year terms.

Q: What are City Hall business hours?

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Q: How do I get to:

• City Hall?
• Municipal Court?
• Post Office?
• King County Library, Kirkland Branch?
• Peter Kirk Municipal Garage?
• Peter Kirk Community Center?
• Teen Union Building? 

Please see downtown map with directions.

Q: How do I file a claim for damages?

Claims are filed with the City Clerk and forwarded to the Safety/Risk Management Coordinator. Please see Claims for Damages in this section.

Q: How do I contact the Mayor / a Council member?

Phone: (425) 587-3015, TDD: (425) 587-3111, Fax: (425) 587-3019 or via e-mail citycouncil@kirklandwa.gov.

Q: Who are my state and local representatives?

State – http://access.wa.gov/
Local – Kirkland City Council

Q: How do I participate in a Council meeting?

On each regular Council meeting agenda there is an item called “Items from the Audience.” This is the time in which a person may present an issue, raise a question or concern, voice a complaint, or compliment the City.   Certain topics have Public Hearings.  These are separate items set aside on the agenda to hear testimony on a specific issue.  Please see Addressing the Council in this section.