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Kelly Vonholtz elected Tumwater mayor pro tem after roll-call vote

City of Tumwater City Council · December 3, 2025

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Summary

The council nominated two members for mayor pro tem and elected Kelly Vonholtz by roll-call vote; the council then agreed to schedule interviews for seven applicants for council position 1 on Jan. 10.

At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Tumwater City Council conducted nominations and a roll-call vote for mayor pro tem. Council nominated Eileen Swarthout and Kelly Vonholtz; after a roll-call, Kelly Vonholtz received a majority and was elected mayor pro tem for a two-year term.

During the recorded roll-call for the successful nomination, the council recorded votes including: Angela Jefferson — Aye; Joan Kathy — Yes; Eileen Swarthout — Nay; Megan Sullivan — Aye; Peter Agave — Nay; Kelly Vonholtz — Aye. The mayor announced Vonholtz would serve as mayor pro tem for 2026–2027.

Council also discussed appointment procedures for council position 1. Staff reported seven applicants and proposed conducting interviews on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a remote option for one applicant; the council indicated general support for holding all interviews on that date and selecting a candidate the same day.