Town Mayor and Council
MISSION
The Mayor and Council’s mission is to implement the actions necessary to prudently preserve and enhance Yarrow Point’s environment and to actively encourage community involvement in government through communication of issues and thoughtful response to residents’ concerns.
We ensure efficient delivery of quality public services, act as responsible stewards of Yarrow Point’s financial and natural resources, celebrate diversity, leverage local talent, and promote the safety, health, and quality of life of residents in Yarrow Point.
The mayor job description may be found here Mayor Job Description.
The mayor salary range is from $80,000-$180,000, commensurate with direct experience.
Meetings:
Approved Council Meeting Minutes
Hybrid Environment Town Meeting Rules
Regular Council meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Town Hall. Agendas for regular Council meetings are posted at Town Hall at least four days before the meeting. Special Council meetings may be held from time to time as issues warrant. Notices and agendas for a special meeting are posted at Town Hall at least 24 hours before the special meeting. Council meetings represent grassroots politics at its best; citizens are encouraged to appear at meetings and speak to their elected representatives directly about issues of concern to them during the meeting. Citizens wishing to contact members of the Council outside of the Council meeting may do so by calling the Town Hall at (425) 454-6994 or emailing staff using one of the email links on the Administration page of this website.
The Mayor presides over Council meetings and serves as the Town's Chief Executive Officer. The Mayor has the authority to appoint staff to assist in implementing the executive duties of the Town and to appoint citizens to serve on the other advisory commissions and boards of the Town, with consent of the Council.
The Council of the Town of Yarrow Point is its governing body. It consists of five resident Councilmembers and one resident Mayor elected at large by registered voters residing in the Town. Each member serves a four-year term and is eligible for re-election without term limits.
The Council is responsible for establishing the policies, direction, and goals of the Town through the passage of ordinances, resolutions, and policy statements. They also are charged with authorizing the Town's annual operating budget and its monthly expenditures.
Approved minutes of recent Council meetings can be viewed in the Town's public portal. Council minutes for the current month will be approved at the next regular meeting. Please keep in mind that minutes are only a summation of the proceedings of the Council meeting and are not a verbatim transcript. If you would prefer to obtain an audio recording of a particular Council meeting, please visit the Town's public portal. For audios prior to 2023, please contact Town Hall. 425-454-6994
Yarrow Point's current Mayor and Council are:
| POSITION | COUNCIL MEMBER | TERM EPIRES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Katy Harris | Dec 31, 2025 | mayor@yarrowpointwa.gov |
| 1 | Stephan Lagerholm | Dec 31, 2025 | slagerholm@yarrowpointwa.gov |
| 2 | Steve Bush | Dec 31, 2027 | sbush@yarrowpointwa.gov |
| 3 | Chuck Porter | Dec 31, 2025 | cporter@yarrowpointwa.gov |
| 4 | Michael Hyman, Mayor Pro Tem | Dec 31, 2027 | mhyman@yarrowpointwa.gov |
| 5 | Kathy Smith, Mayor | Dec 31, 2025 | ksmith@yarrowpointwa.gov |
Mayor and Councilmember Biographies:
Mayor Katy Kinney Harris
I learned the value of community early in my close-knit Navy family life, moving and establishing new relationships 19 times before attending college. My three kids were raised on the Eastside with those same family values instilled in them. We all immediately felt at home in the community of Yarrow Point, buying a home on 94th in 2013. I highly regard preserving the unique qualities of Yarrow Point that make it such a wonderful place to live.
Outdoor/Experiential Education is a strong family value. My children’s interest in Environmental Science and Conservation paralleled mine, which led to decades of projects and service with the Seattle Aquarium Society, Woodland Park Zoo and Pacific Northwest YMCA Camps. My decades of advocacy for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Board of Ambassadors continues to keep me grounded and grateful. In addition to various local non-profit endeavors, I frequently travel to NYC where I passionately strive to produce an Original Broadway Musical.
I enjoy triathlons, hiking, swimming at Samena or in Lake Washington off the dock at Road End Beach or at Loch Lane Beach with my Golden Retriever Langley. You will likely see me walking around YP with her.
Please reach out to me for a walk around our neighborhood!
Steve Bush
My name is Steve Bush and I am a resident of Yarrow Point. After the successful sale of Pure Networks, a technology startup I co-founded, our family moved to Yarrow Point in May 2010. I live with my wife Christine Chang, two teenage daughters, and pet Golden Retrievers at the intersection of Yarrow Point, Clyde Hill, and Kirkland town boundaries. In 2013, I decided to leave the workforce and dedicate my time, energy, and resources to family and community impacting projects.
Chuck Porter
My wife (Nancy) and I have been residents of Yarrow Point since 2010. We have two children who live in the area: one a family law attorney; and one a game company executive. And a couple of vastly entertaining grand kids. After graduating with degrees in Math (Gonzaga) and Business (Michigan), I made my career working in technology. I retired the first time from a thirty-year career at Accenture and came out of retirement to be the CIO at Seattle University, where I retired again in 2016. Although semi-retired (my wife says more semi than retired) I have broad business interests in technology & life sciences. I serve on the Boards of non-profit (e.g. Seattle University) and for-profit (e.g. Theo Chocolate) companies and am deeply involved in the Pacific Northwest start-up ecosystem. In these various roles, I’ve lived, worked, and traveled to nearly 70 countries around the world. In general, I am in favor of governance with a light touch that’s informed by information. I’ve adopted a listen first approach to life and business which has served me well. For fun, I’m a motorcyclist, photographer, traveler, and former pilot. My term of service on the Yarrow Point Council began January 2022.
Approved Minutes of recent Council meetings as well as recordings of meeting, please call the Town Hall at (425) 454-6994 to arrange for a copy to be made for a nominal fee.