Easton, Washington
Census-designated place in the United States in Kittitas County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Easton
Easton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Easton had a population of 407. Easton is the annual site of the start/finish line for the Cascade Crest 100-mile ultra-running race.
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How Easton is governed
Easton appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Kittitas County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Easton does have local officials.
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Residents of Easton
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 383 in 2000 to 407 in 2020 (+6.3%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 407 |
| 2010 | 478 |
| 2000 | 383 |
History
Easton was platted in 1902. It was given its name by the Northern Pacific Railway due its location near the east end of the Stampede Tunnel through the Cascade Range.
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