Form of Government
The City of Newport operates under the State of Washington’s Mayor-Council form of government as adopted by the citizens of Newport.
Under this form of government the Mayor is elected at-large, and he/she serves as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer. The City Council is elected-at large and is responsible for the legislative function of the City such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, approving budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision for the City.
The City of Newport has a City Administrator who provides professional management of the City’s day-to day operations.
City Council Meetings:
Newport City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6 pm at City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport WA 99156. If the first or the third Monday falls on a Holiday we will have the Council meeting on the following Tuesday at 6 pm.
– Recent Council Meeting Minutes
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SPECIAL MEETING:
Resolution No. 20260817B was passed 8/17/2026 establishing a monthly policy workshop on a pilot basis from August 2026 to April 2027. The workshop shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm.
Newport City Council has called for a special meeting of the Newport City Council.
SUBJECT: Policy Review
DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City of Newport City Hall
200 S. Washington Ave.
Newport, WA 99156
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting, however no public input will be allowed.
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Special Meeting 09292026 Agenda Packet
Special Meeting 08252026 Agenda Packet
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City Council
The City of Newport has a five member board elected at large and each member serves a four-year term of office.
Mayor – Keith Campbell (KCampbell@newport-wa.org)
Position #1 Nathan Weathers (NWeathers@newport-wa.org)
Position #2 Elizabeth Spring (ESpring@newport-wa.org)
Position #3 Jami Sears (JSears@newport-wa.org)
Position #4 Mark Zorica, Mayor Pro Tem (MZorica@newport-wa.org)
Position #5: Mark Collins (MCollins@newport-wa.org)
City Administrator:
Abby Gribi (AGribi@newport-wa.org)
Finance Department:
City Clerk/Treasurer – Theresa Schoener
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer & Public Records Officer – Tiffany Hansen
Accounting Clerk – Traci Gunderson
Interlocal Agreements:
Bonner County Idaho Mutual Aid Law Enforcement NP2018-15
Kalispel Tribe of Indians Mutual Aid NP2025-08
Newport Hospital & Health Services Mutual aid labor and equipment NP2025-04
Newport Hospital & Health Services Amendment NP2025-04 2026-2027
Pend Oreille CO Manpower Equipment Rates extension NP202310A
Pend Oreille County Law Enforcement Mutual Aid NP2018-13
Washington State Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network NP2010-3
Washington State Patrol Fire Mobilization Interagency Agreement K19714
Idaho Transportation Department State Highway Maintenance Cooperative Agreement NP2018-19
Pend Oreille County District Court Interlocal Agreement NP2024-07
Pend Oreille County Library District NP2024-12
Pend Oreille County Local Planning NP2019-18
Pend Oreille County Local Watershed 2005-55
Pend Oreille County Shoreline Master Program NP2022-15
Public Utility District Interlocal Agreement NP2017-12
Pend Oreille County Solid Waste Management Plan NP2010-09
Spokane County Plan Review Agreement NP2008-14
Washington State Auditor Data Sharing Agreement
Washington State Department of Commerce GMA Periodic Update Grant NP2025-13
Washington State Dept of Commerce GMS 26-63330-246
Washington State Dept of Fish & Wildlife NP2019-11
Washington State Dept of Revenue Business Licensing NP2023-06
Washington State Digital Archives NP2012-03
Washington State JIS Agreement
Washington State Patrol Access User NP2018-18
West Bonner Water and Sewer Bulk Water NP2015-10