Holly Pittman will serve as mayor of the Leavenworth City Commission from Dec. 10, 2024, through Dec. 9, 2025, the commission confirmed at its Dec. 10 meeting. The seat change formalizes practices described in prior meetings and a 2024 ordinance, staff said.

Pittman, speaking after the seating, thanked family and supporters and outlined several priorities for her year as mayor, singling out economic development and improving communication between the city and residents.

"We need to bring in more businesses to the community," Mayor Holly Pittman said. "We need to fill that space in our business park, whether it be with residential, second-story residential living in our downtown...we definitely need to expand our tax base here in Leavenworth." She also said the city would explore technology-based updates such as text alerts to keep residents informed.

Pittman asked residents to contact her directly about problems rather than using social media: "Call me because I want to help problem-solve with you. I'm going to be transparent and I want to try to problem solve together. So I am super excited to be the mayor." She also thanked outgoing Mayor Martin for his leadership.

Why it matters
The mayoral seating is largely ceremonial in many city commissions but can shape agenda priorities and the commission's emphasis for the coming year. Pittman framed her term around economic development and resident communication, priorities that connect to several items discussed elsewhere on the agenda: downtown property use (including accessory dwelling units), procurement and service delivery improvements.

Meeting context
The seating followed prior actions referenced at a March study session and an ordinance passed March 12, 2024, that formalized annual selection practice. Commissioners and staff offered congratulations; the meeting proceeded to other agenda items after the mayor's remarks.

Ending
Pittman said she would focus on practical problem-solving and transparency and encouraged residents to contact city staff or her office directly with concerns.