Whether you are moving to our city, or just visiting and want information, we want you to feel welcome.
Established in the late 1880's and officially incorporated in 1905, our community has a rich and colorful heritage. Logging, mining and agriculture provided the economic and cultural foundation in those early years. Today, Sultan is a quiet but growing community with a population fast approaching 5000.
Our city is on the brink of a great transformation. Already several hundred new residential homes, commercial and retail projects currently in the development process. We recognize that growth is inevitable, and we are actively taking the steps necessary to protect the wonderful way of life that our residents have treasured for over one hundred years.
Press Releases:
November 20, 2009
Student Reps Join Sultan City Council
Sultan High School seniors, Stephanie Morrill and Nic Gregg have been named as student representatives on the Sultan city council. Stephanie is the primary representative and Nic is the alternate. During regular and special council meetings student representatives provide input on the needs, interests, problems, and views of Sultan’s young people. Student representatives are encouraged to participate in council discussion and share their thoughts on issues for council consideration. The appointment as student representative expires on June 30, 2010.
"We are very fortunate to have two well qualified young people appointed to fill the position of student representative," said Mayor Caroline Eslick. "Both Nic and Stephanie attended the last council meeting. Nic shared information on an upcoming student film festival in Everett and Stephanie mentioned Rici Morrill, her twin sister placed seventh in the 2A state cross country championships. Their presence at the meeting is already being felt," added Eslick.
In her application, Stephanie Morrill wrote she is interested in serving as a student representative because she cares about the [Sultan] school and its relationship with the Sultan community. Nic Gregg wrote he is interested in serving because there is a need to have a strong connection between the city council and the youth of the valley.
The next student representatives will be selected in May 2010 to serve for the 2010/2011 school year. For more information on the student representatives, contact Donna Murphy at 360-793-2231.
November 19, 2009
Sultan Offers Online Bill Pay
Sultan residents may now pay their utility bills online and over-the-phone. The online service provides another method for customers to pay their utility bill: In person at City Hall depositing in the drop box at the community center, by mail, over the phone with ACH transaction and now with online e-payment. The online bill pay is available to any customer regardless of their preferred method of payment.
Go to the City utility page to make your utility payment online. Pay Your Bill Here Have available the account holder’s first and last name and the account number found on the most recent statement. If a recent statement is not available, call 360-793-2231 for more information.
Under state law, the city cannot pay the transaction fees, to cover these costs, a $2.00 online convenience fee is applied to checking and savings payments and a 4.167% online convenience fee is applied to debit and credit card payments.
Laura Koenig, Deputy Finance Director noted, "We are glad to finally be able to offer this service to our customers. For the past few years, the city’s finance department has been looking for a vendor to provide online payment services. We are pleased to provide a more convenient way for Sultan utility customers to pay their bill and meet the state’s requirements."
November 18, 2009
Sultan Changes Garbage Pick-up for Holiday
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009 and Friday, November 27, 2009 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Customers who normally have garbage pick-up on Thursday should place their garbage out for pick-up on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
Customers who normally have garbage pick-up on Friday should place their garbage out for pick-up on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.
For questions, contact Sultan City Hall at 360-793-2231 or go here for more information on garbage pick-up: Garage Pick-up Information
November 18, 2009
Sultan Seeks to Fill Planning Board Vacancy
Sultan community members with an interest in the future growth and character of the city are invited to apply for a vacancy on the Sultan Planning Board. Keith Arndt has stepped down from the Board. The Planning Board seat vacated by Mr. Arndt is for a two-year term which expires on July 1, 2010.
Applications are available online here: Planning Board Application. The application deadline is 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please submit your application to the Sultan City Clerk’s Office, City of Sultan, PO BOX 1199, Sultan, or call 360.793.2231.
The Sultan Planning Board consists of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Board members are expected to attend regular Planning Board meetings held at 7:00 P.M. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Special meetings are held occasionally to meet with the City Council or cover other business. The Planning Board advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on all matters relating to the future physical development of the city with respect to land use and development zoning and subdivision regulations, and the city's Comprehensive Plan.
The Mayor will request Council confirmation of her appointment at the Council’s December 10, 2009 meeting. The appointment would be effective immediately. For further information, please contact Robert Martin, Community Development Director at 360-793-2231.
October 29, 2009
Planning Board Public Hearing
The City of Sultan Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at or shortly after 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 319 Main Street, Sultan, Washington.
This Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket Application has been filed by Terra-ex Land Group, owner of the property. The Public Hearing is set to undertake Amendment Procedures leading to Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Map, requesting to change the Plan Designation at the intersection of Hwy 2 and Sultan Basin Road from Economic Development (ED) and Moderate Density (MD) Residential, to Highway Oriented Development (HOD) a retail commercial designation.
This is a Level IV Amendment Process in the City of Sultan Public Participation Policy document. The Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing, take public testimony on the Application, and make a recommendation to the City Council. The Council may act on the proposed Amendment without further Public Hearing.
Copies of the proposed Amendments may be viewed at City Hall. Written comments may be sent to the Community Development Director at PO Box 1199, Sultan, WA 98294-1199.
For further information please call City Hall at 360-793-2231.
October 29, 2009
Planning Board Meeting Changes for November and December 2009
The City of Sultan Planning Board Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday November 3, and Tuesday November 17, 2009 at 7:00pm has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM and Tuesday November 24, 2009 in the Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 319 Main Street, Sultan, Washington. No meeting will be conducted on November 3 or 17, 2009.
The November 10, 2009 Meeting will be in two parts. The portion of the meeting from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM will be in Work-Group Session with citizens groups for Development of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan. Starting at 8:00pm, the Planning Board will convene to conduct regular business. This will include a Public Hearing on a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment by Terra-Ex Land Group.
Written comments may be sent to the Community Development Director at PO Box 1199, Sultan, WA 98294-1199.
For further information please call City Hall at 360-793-2231.
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