Mossyrock, Washington
City in the United States in Lewis County
About Mossyrock
Mossyrock is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. The population was 768 at the 2020 census.
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How Mossyrock is governed
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Residents of Mossyrock
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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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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- Website
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Population over time
From 759 in 2010 to 768 in 2020 (+1.2%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 768 |
| 2010 | 759 |
History
The city began as a trading post named Mossy Rock in 1852, after a 200-foot (61 m) high moss-covered rock at the east end of Klickitat Prairie. The Indian name for the area of Mossyrock was Coulph.
Many settlers of Mossyrock emigrated from West Virginia.
Mossyrock was officially incorporated on January 2, 1948.
The city council, in late 2020, voted to disregard requirements for restaurants as set forth by state laws that were introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council admitted that it could not supersede state authority. Dining establishments in Mossyrock continued to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
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