City Administrator

Hello and welcome to the Office of the City Administrator and the City of Cosmopolis. We are located along the Chehalis River and US 101. Cosmopolis is the southern gateway into Grays Harbor County and has the honor of being the oldest city in our county. Cosmopolis also known as “City of the World” celebrated our 125 th anniversary in 2016.

As City Administrator I have the honor of working with an outstanding team of employees. I’m responsible for supervising, administering and coordinating the activities and functions of the various city officers, all departments, commissions and boards via the departments in accordance with city ordinances, state and federal laws, good government, and the policies created by the Mayor and City Council, and to assure the effective and efficient utilization of city employees, city funds, materials, facilities and time.

I also serve as the Public Works & Community Development Director for our city. If you have any questions concerning home construction, land development, business opportunities, or just general questions, please stop by, call me or send me an email, I would be happy to show you what our fine city has to offer and help provide any information you may need.

Sincerely,

Darrin C. Raines
City Administrator

Phone: (360) 532-9230
Email: draines@cosmopoliswa.gov