A Commitment to Public Service and Community

Mayor Linda Springer is honored to serve the citizens of Cosmopolis, where she has been a resident for 23 years. Her commitment to the community grew from recognizing opportunities to better serve children, youth, families, and residents through safe spaces, community programs, and stronger local services.

When citizens encouraged Linda to run for Mayor, she gave the decision considerable thought. She believes her faith called her to serve. She accepted that calling with a sincere commitment to lead with integrity, serve her community, and help build a stronger future for Cosmopolis.

Public service has been the foundation of Linda's professional career. She has dedicated her working life to serving children, youth, and families through education and state agencies. A graduate of Hoquiam High School, she attended Grays Harbor College and Washington State University, earning a degree in Psychology and Human Development. She also brings extensive experience in grant writing.

Linda's community involvement includes founding the nonprofit Friends of Highland Park and Parks of Cosmopolis in 2019. She wrote grants and funded the, Lighting the Way Corridor Project, and wrote grants for the Cosmopolis beautification project, thus the Cosi Petal Pushers volunteers emerged before her mayoral service to the city. She has served on the Cosmopolis Parks Committee, is an active member of the Lions Club, and has worked closely with the YMCA and Timberland Regional Library to bring programs and services to Cosmopolis.

Linda believes leadership means acting and setting an example. Rain or shine, she works alongside volunteers to care for our adopted parks and support community projects. She strives to match their dedication and ensure their contributions are supported and appreciated.

Linda wanted the new City Hall to serve as a community resource. Today, it hosts a volunteer-led lunch program for residents age 50 and older, a community food pantry, Timberland Regional Library services, and City Council meetings. To Linda, these offerings show what a small city can achieve through collaboration and resourcefulness.

As Mayor, Linda prioritizes financial stability, city operations, infrastructure, and responsible long-term planning. Recognizing the challenges our small city faces, she believes moving forward requires lean operations, clear priorities, and wise use of public resources.

Her vision is to build on Cosmopolis's history while preparing the city for future generations. She values transparency, accountability, open communication, and collaboration among city officials, employees, volunteers, community partners, and residents.

Guided by her faith and lifelong commitment to public service, Linda is grateful for the opportunity to serve Cosmopolis. As your Mayor she remains committed to leading with integrity, working alongside each of you in our community, and moving the city forward through thoughtful decisions, strong partnerships, and a shared vision for the future.

Mayor Springer welcomes your comments, suggestions and general input.

Her contact information is as follows:

Mayor Linda Springer

City of Cosmopolis
P.O. Box 2007
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-9230
mayor@cosmopoliswa.gov