COVID-19 Info Services City Council Departments Doing Business Employment Public Documents Contact City Administration Lance Hoyt, City Manager Heidi Riojas, CMC, City Clerk City Hall (2nd Floor) 21 West First Avenue Toppenish, WA 98948 (509) 865-6319 Office (509) 865-1950 Fax Following the guidelines from federal authorities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, City Hall and all city departments are closed to the public. City Manager The City of Toppenish is a Council-Manager form of government. The seven Councilmembers, elected by the citizens, hire the City Manager, who serves as the chief executive officer for the City. The City Manager’s office provides general management services to the overall operation of the city. As the chief executive officer of the city, the City Manager sees that all policies set by the City Council are carried out. The City Manager hires personnel, enforces city laws, prepares the annual budget, and supervises the City’s daily operations. The Department Directors and Managers (Administrative Services, Community Television, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Recreation and Aquatics) report directly to the City Manager. The City Manager has prepared a “Frequently Asked Questions” guide to assist the citizens of Toppenish. If you need further information please contact the City Manager. Boards, Commissions, and Committees Toppenish City government is enhanced by the volunteers who serve on its boards, commissions, and committees. Some of these boards function in an advisory capacity to the City Council on selected community issues, while others have authority to render binding decisions. From time to time, the City Council also appoints special interim groups to provide recommendations on specific issues. The City advertises openings for boards, commissions, committees, or interim groups for a 30-day period in local newspapers. If you are interested in being considered for appointment, we encourage you to contact the City Manager’s Office at (509) 865-6319. Thank you for your interest. Cable Regulation Board The City Manager serves as Cable Communications Officer for the Cable Regulation Board, pursuant to the franchise ordinances of the MidValley cities Granger, Toppenish, and Wapato. The City Manager’s office provides administrative and secretarial support services to the Board, carrying out the day-to-day business of administering the franchise. The Cable TV Communications Fund is established for the purpose of administering the joint Cable TV franchises of Granger, Toppenish, and Wapato and providing community access television within these communities. For more information regarding the Cable Regulation Board or MidValley Television contact the City Manager’s office at (509) 865-6319 or contact the Community Television Manager at (509) 865-6888. Tourism Development The City Manager’s Office provides staff support and direction for the City of Toppenish Tourism Fund Advisory Committee (TFAC) and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Both committees represent various businesses, hotels, and residents that make recommendations to the City Council on how to best utilize tourism development dollars to market Toppenish and increase economic development. Departments Administrative Services City Contacts City Administration City Clerk City Council Fire Human Resources MidValley TV – Cable Access Municipal Court Parks and Recreation Permitting Services Police Public Works Services Animal Control Applications, Licenses, & Permits Elmwood Cemetery Fire Services Garbage Hazardous Waste Municipal Court Park Reservations Permitting Services Police Public Records Request Recreation Programs Community Policing Waste Water Services Water Services © Copyright 2021 | City of Toppenish, WA, 98948 | Photos courtesy of the Toppenish Mural Society |