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Washington council confirms Chad Pullman as city administrator
Summary
The Washington City Council on July 20 approved the conditional appointment of Chad Pullman as city administrator, citing his two decades of municipal experience and military service; Pullman’s expected start date is Aug. 10, 2026. Council asked to receive the contract terms discussed in closed session and voted to approve the appointment.
The Washington City Council voted July 20 to appoint Chad Pullman as the city's next city administrator, with an expected start date of Aug. 10, 2026.
Mayor (speaker S7) presented Pullman's nomination and read a short biography, saying Pullman brings "20 years of leadership experience across municipal government, public service, public education, [and] military service." The mayor asked the council for approval of the conditional offer of employment, noting pre-employment testing and screening were complete.
Pullman (speaker S11) addressed the council and described his priorities in brief remarks: "I'm an open book. My priorities are my family, my work, and my community." He said he looked forward to getting to know city staff and residents.
Several council members asked to see the written contract language discussed during a previous closed-session review, including term length, vacation and other contract provisions. The mayor said the contract guidelines would be sent to council members the next morning. One councilor said they were not opposed to the appointment but had expected to see the contract before the vote; the mayor committed to providing the document.
A motion to approve Pullman's appointment was moved, seconded and approved by the council. The mayor welcomed Pullman and invited him and his family to the dais.
The council's action is procedural: the appointment is conditional on the offer terms already presented and the required pre-employment steps. Pullman's precise contract details were not read into the record at the meeting; councilors requested those items be provided after the session.
