Mayor Onslow Retiring from the Ridgefield City Council

After 17 years of public service on Ridgefield City Council, including eleven years as Mayor, Ron Onslow is retiring from Position 1 on City Council effective January 10, 2025. Ron intends to focus on spending time with his family and taking care of his health. He will remain an active member of the Ridgefield community.

“I’m going to miss serving our community in this way, but I know I am leaving Ridgefield in very capable hands,” said Onslow. “When I started on Ridgefield City Council, our population was just under 3,000, now it is above 16,000. We’ve managed to maintain our community traditions and smalltown feel throughout that growth. I’m proud and grateful to have helped lead that transition. Ridgefield is the best city in the state, maybe in the world, and we’re on track to continue that.”

“Mayor Onslow has spent countless hours for our community, bringing people together for volunteer projects and City priorities. His positivity, can-do spirit, business knowledge and love for Ridgefield will be missed on the Council,” said Mayor Pro Tem Matt Cole.

Next Steps

The remaining Council members will select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Team at their first regular meeting following Onslow's resignation, January 23.

The process to appoint a qualified person to Position 1 on City Council will begin after January 10, 2025. Application and information on the process will be posted to the City of Ridgefield website, www.RidgefieldWa.us.

Council Update

December Meeting Highlights

Paradise Pointe Park Master Plan Adopted
Ordinance No. 1441 - Ridgefield Parks Board Membership: Designated one position on the seven-member board for a youth member, 14-17 years of age.
2025 Budget Adopted - view budget
Selection of Build Alternatives to Carry Forward into Environmental Impact Study for S 35th Avenue Extension Project - learn more
Award of Design and Environmental Services Contract for Hall and Elm Community Development Block Grant Project

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Upcoming Meetings

City Council

Please note that the City Council meetings in November and December occur on the first and third Thursdays of the month due to holidays.

Thursday, January 9, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
- Study Session for Development Cost of Service Study Presentation beginning at 5:30 PM.
Thursday, January 23, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Planning Commission

Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Parks Board

Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Roundabout Committee

Monday, January 13, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are seeking new ways to give back to your community in 2025, check these out:

Apply to serve on the Roundabout Committee
Help plan Ridgefield 4th of July - Informational meeting January 14

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City Holiday: Monday, January 20

City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some services are available when offices are closed through the City website, RidgefieldWa.us. Emergency personnel will remain available 24/7.

Pioneer Street Consolidated Closure: January 13 - April 22

Pioneer Street will be closed between Discovery Drive and 56th Place from Monday, January 13 to Tuesday, April 22. This consolidated closure will allow the city's contractor to complete deep utility work associated with the Pioneer Widening project. Check traffic conditions via navigation map or the City’s live traffic cameras (available by 1/13) prior to departure to determine your best route. See detour map.

Main Detour: Travel between east and west Ridgefield via S Royle Road, Wells Drive, Timm Road, S 6th Way, and S 56th Place.
Local Business Access: Ridgefield Physical Therapy, Mountain View Dental, and Costco will remain accessible via Discovery Drive or N 56th Place.
Northbound Traffic: Consider traveling on N Royle Road to access the La Center exit of I-5.

Learn more about this closure.

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In Case You Missed It

News releases and announcements from the past month.

Ridgefield Finance Department Awarded Certificate of Achievement for 2023 Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Ridgefield for its comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Learn more

Volunteers Wanted: Roundabout Committee

The Ridgefield City Council is seeking a new community member to serve on the Roundabout Committee. Learn more and apply.

Pioneer Street and Discovery Drive Roundabout Project Update

This critical infrastructure project has reached approximately one-third completion. Learn more