At the December 2, 2025, North Bend City Council meeting, the Council, Mayor Miller, and staff acknowledged Councilmember Alan Gothelf’s 19 years of service to the City of North Bend.
Councilmember Gothelf chose not to file for reelection and will end his service on December 31, 2025. He thanked the Council, staff, and community for their support and collaboration. Mayor Miller, council members, and staff thanked Councilmember Gothelf for his many years of service to local government.
“It’s an incredible privilege to have had you here,” commented Mayor Miller. “You have a heart for service. It’s undeniable, and that’s what it takes to do these jobs.”
Before the December 2 Council meeting, Mayor Miller, councilmembers, city staff, family and friends gathered to acknowledge Councilmember Gothelf’s work with North Bend. They spoke about many projects he helped bring to fruition, from large-scale infrastructure projects to downtown beautification.
In addition to serving as Mayor Pro Tem in 2011, 2018 and 2024, Councilmember Gothelf participated in all four city council committees during his time in office, notably adding valuable input to the Public Health and Safety Committee. He began serving on the Eastside Fire and Rescue (EF-R) Board of Directors in 2008 and became Chair in 2016. This year, he served as the Vice Chair.
At the November 13 EF-R Board meeting, Councilmember Gothelf was presented with a plaque by Retired Fire Chief Ben Lane, recognizing 15 years of service with EF-R.
Councilmember Gothelf served as a liaison on additional regional committees, including the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum, Snoqualmie Valley School District, the Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee, and the King County Emergency Management Advisory Committee.
On November 4, 2025, residents elected Rob McFarland to Councilmember Gothelf’s seat, filling the vacated City Council Position No. 2, effective January 1, 2026.
Watch a recording of the December 2 City Council meeting by visiting the city’s YouTube page, or navigate to the Media Center at www.northbendwa.gov.
[Information provided by the City of North Bend]
