City of Lake Stevens Company Profile

The City of Lake Stevens, with a population of 28,960, is located in Snohomish County, 38 miles northeast of Seattle and eight miles east of Everett, along the I-5 corridor. The City is centered on a 1,040-acre natural lake with eight miles of shoreline. Area residents enjoy fishing, water-skiing, sailing, sail-boarding, canoeing, and swimming.

Lake Stevens is strategically located near excellent shopping and cultural opportunities. Surrounded by views of the nearby Cascade Mountains and the abundant greenery of local parks and lakeside residential lots, the City of Lake Stevens is an excellent location to call home and raise a family.

Incorporated in 1960, the City of Lake Stevens operates under the Mayor-Council form of government. The voters elect seven part-time City Council members in a non-partisan election to serve four-year terms. The Mayor hires a City Administrator to carry out City policies, administer the City's laws and oversee department directors and City staff. The Mayor and City Council establish priorities for the City Administrator through adoption of the annual budget and strategic objectives designed to help achieve the City's mission. The City currently has 90 employees.

City of Lake Stevens Vision Statement: By 2030, we are a sustainable community around the lake with a vibrant economy, unsurpassed infrastructure and exceptional quality of life.