Welcome to the City of Elma

Gateway to Washington's Grays Harbor

Elma City Council Meeting

Join Us on the First, Third, and Fourth Monday of every month at 6:00 PM.

ABOUT OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY

The City of Elma, incorporated on March 22, 1888, lies within the Chehalis River Valley in Eastern Grays Harbor County, about 30 miles West of Olympia and 40 miles East of the Pacific coast....Its modern utility infrastructure, including a state of the art sewage treatment facility and two fiber-optic pipelines; great school district; competent, reliable workforce; abounding natural beauty; and an excellent quality of life bode well for Elma's economic future.

Elma is a great place to live and do business. We invite you to visit and see for yourself.

Our Vision

Elma is a caring community where everyone belongs. People live, work, play, worship, and raise their families here. It is a place of economic opportunity, with an independent spirit and unique identity.

Elma's Core Values

  • Maintaining and enhancing economic viability.
  • Offering excellent professional services to all customers.
  • Establishing, improving, and maintaining City infrastructure.
  • Creating an environmentally sustainable community.
  • Maintaining the small-town, rural character of Elma.
  • Improving and expanding recreational services and facilities.

Our Mission

The City of Elma proudly promotes a healthy, safe, and vibrant community. We are dedicated to delivering excellent services and engaging in meaningful public participation.

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU! PLEASE DON'T HESITATE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE.