Governing Ferndale
City Council
City Council is the governing body for the City of Ferndale. Comprised of a Mayor and four Councilmembers, City Council is responsible for setting strategic initiatives, making advisory body appointments, and adopting ordinances and resolutions for the organization and community.
Meet The Mayor
Raylon Leaks-May
Raylon Leaks-May has been a Ferndale resident for twenty-five years, serving in a variety of instrumental professional roles within the community. She brings to City Council a history of successful communication and collaboration with local leaders, as well as extensive strategic planning and government policy experience.
Watch Council Meetings Online Live
If a meeting is currently in session, it will be streamed live below.
Council Meetings
- View current and recent videos on YouTube.
- Access meeting agendas, packets, minutes, and videos via the City’s meeting portal.
- View the current rules of procedure.
- Learn about meeting accessibility.
Strategic Plan
Ferndale City Council participates biennially in a strategic planning process to set high-level goals and define the strategy, direction, and logic for decision-making about resource allocation. The resulting Strategic Plan is a living document that features the Council’s vision and City's mission, and highlights the key priorities to be accomplished in the coming months and years. Learn more about strategic planning and view the plan.
