Mayor andCity Council
Alderwick has a council-manager government. Seven elected members set policy and the budget; a professional City Manager runs daily operations.
Mayor Grace Halloran
Elected 2021, serves at large
Retired high school principal. Chairs the council and represents Alderwick on the regional transit board.
Council members
Tomás Ruiz-Bennett
Ward 1, Riverside · on council since 2023
Owns a bike shop on Ferry Street. Focus: trails and safe routes to school.
Patricia Oduya
Ward 2, Old Mill · on council since 2019
Nurse at Alderwick General. Focus: housing and neighborhood health.
Glenn Abernathy
Ward 3, North Hill · on council since 2017
Civil engineer. Chairs the finance committee.
Mei-Lin Castro
Ward 4, The Commons · on council since 2023
Small business owner. Focus: downtown and events.
Robert Sweeney
At large · on council since 2021
Volunteer firefighter for 22 years. Focus: public safety and emergency planning.
Imani Clarke
At large · on council since 2025
Youngest member of council. Focus: parks, libraries and youth jobs.
Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. See agendas and minutes.