What is a City Clerk?

The City Clerk is appointed by the Mayor and serves as administrative support to the Mayor, City Administrator and Council. The Clerk is responsible for all official city records and documents, manages the City Hall office, and also serves as the Civil Service Secretary/Examiner. The Clerk's department provides information services, public records documentation, prepares and distributes all official notices including Council meetings, agendas and minutes, schedules use of the City Hall meeting rooms, issues permits for: dog licensing, yard sales, park shelters, and parade/street use. The City Clerk is also the appointed Public Records Officer.

Business Licensing & City Code Book Info

Information regarding Business licensing or the City Code Book (maintenance/updates) can be obtained from the Deputy City Clerk at (509) 488-5686 ask for Rebecca or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Committed to Excellence!

The Clerk's Department is committed to providing excellent service to our citizens and welcomes citizen suggestions. The City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk are active members in the Washington Municipal Clerk's Association (WMCA), the South Central Washington Municipal Clerk's Association (SCWMCA) and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC).

Utility Billing

The City of Othello provides water and sewer services and contracts for solid waste services for our citizens.  For further information regarding Utility Billing, please contact the appropriate department personnel listed below.

• Staff Members 
• City Clerk Debbie Kudrna, CMC, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Deputy City Clerk  Rebecca Dover, CMC, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Utility Biller Bonnie Valdez, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Quick links:

Please contact the Clerk's office if you are interested in past agendas or minutes that are not posted or linked to this page.

-   Current Agendas  -   Meeting Minutes  -   Council Workshop Minutes  -

If you wish to make a request for public records, please complete a "Public Disclosure Request Form" and submit it to the City Clerk's office for a response.

• Access the Othello Municipal Code Book here!
• To access other City Forms click here!

• Washington Municipal Clerks Association - http://www.wmcaclerks.org/
• WA State Unified Business Identification numbers - http://www.access.wa.gov/
• Adams County Health Department - 509-659-3315
• International Institute of Municipal Clerks - http://www.iimc.com/
• Municipal Research Services & Center - http://www.mrsc.org/

Open to the public: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri