City Council

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Jared Koukal is honored to have been voted as Covington’s City Council Member for Position 3 serving as the youngest elected city official. After finishing his contract with the Army, he has been serving the community of Covington in many ways. Jared has enjoyed being a part of Covington’s Economic Development Commission (CEDC) beginning in 2017 as co-chair. Creating relationships with the commission, residents and business owners has led him to take on more city responsibilities. He has also served on the Government Affairs Board tackling affordable housing and transportation.

When he is not spending time on his real estate career or at the city, Jared enjoys spending time with his family. Jared has been married for three years and has a beautiful 2-year old daughter with another daughter on the way. They are very excited for the changes ahead. He also enjoys his time outdoors hiking the PNW trails.

Jared's goals for the City of Covington and it’s residents include maintaining our economic stability in our downtown core as we prepare for the new LakePointe development, finding solutions for the rising mail theft in our community, and promoting transparency between the city and the residents of Covington.

Joseph Cimaomo, Jr. - Position #4
I was born in California and moved to Washington in 1991, I have lived in the Covington area since 1998, and am a graduate of Kentwood High School. Before being elected to the Council I served as the Vice Chair for the Covington Budget Priorities Committee. I am married and have two sons.

I want to see our council continue to strive to make Covington better. I am looking forward to seeing the new development at the Hawk Property being built. I am also looking forward to developing long term solutions for our roads.

Contact Councilmember Cimaomo - jcimaomojr@covingtonwa.gov

Sean Smith, Mayor Pro Tem - Position #5

From the day I moved here, one of my priorities has been to get involved in the community’s future. Along that line, I’ve volunteered in my children’s schools, on city commissions, and on local ball fields.  Specifically, I have worked on the Covington Planning Commission and its Budget and Priorities Advisory Commission. For my planning commission service, I received the city’s 2010 Commissioner of the Year Award. I have also served as an Art Docent and a volunteer Science Coordinator at Covington Elementary. I even stepped up and coached a few of my kids’ basketball and baseball games.

My time in Covington has taught me that communities and cities benefit when its citizens take an active role in shaping its destiny. I am honored to serve the citizens of Covington on their City Council.  

Contact Mayor Pro Tem Smith - ssmith@covingtonwa.gov

Fran McGregor Hollums was appointed to the Covington Human Services Commission in 2008 and served as Chair for the past three years.  This association has given her great insight into the needs, as well as the problems, facing the underserved and underprivileged.  Appointed to the Council in July 2016, she recognizes challenges facing the city in finances, infrastructure, housing and security.  She is acutely aware of the need for responsible citizenship and is committed to the growth and success of our city.  Fran takes her civic duty seriously and will do the best job possible in her Council position. 

A native Mississippian, she devoted 24 years to military service: fifteen years in the Army National Guard and nine years on active duty with the Air Force retiring in 1999.  A Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner for 34 years, she has been employed at Madigan Army Medical Center since 2000 in the Breast Cancer Program.  Since 2002, she has had a small business specializing in Scottish foods.

Fran has spent her entire adult life involved in civic, military and medical organizations such as:

• Business and Professional Women - local, district and state levels
• Air Force Association - McChord Chapter president, Seattle Chapter president and Washington State president
• South King County Multicare – currently on the Board of Directors and Foundation Steering Committee
• Madigan Army Medical Center - Cancer Committee, Cancer Survivorship project leader

Her volunteer time includes several Covington sponsored events such as Covington Days, Ciderfest, Domestic Violence Task Force, Mayor’s Day of Concern.  She is involved with area Scottish-related groups and is active in the Lakota Chapter Daughter’s of the American Revolution.

Married to Larry Hollums, she has lived in Covington for 12 years and considers this her home now.  She, her husband and family are active in their local church.  Fran is also a reader for two blind couples.  Nearing retirement, she now looks forward to becoming an even more active participant in South King County and Covington organizations and projects.

Contact Councilmember Hollums - fhollums@covingtonwa.gov

Since being elected to the Covington City Council in 2004, I have continued to focus on developing more activities and parks for our youth, developing a balance between economic development and the needs of our citizens, and to continue addressing the transportation issues of Covington, all while continuing to pursue a balanced budget for our city.

Currently, I am the Municipal Manager with Republic Services. Prior, I was a financial advisor for eight years and previously managed Wagners, a family business in Covington, for 17 years.

I have been a resident of Covington since 1988. While living here, I have been active in numerous organizations including: President of Covington Days, Covington Kiwanis Club, Covington Merchants Association, Covington Community Council, Chair of the Covington Chamber of Commerce, as well as the co-chair of the Covington Economic Development Council. I have also been involved with Reach Out Covington, Children's Miracle Network Telethon and I was voted Kiwanian of the Year in 1993. Previously, I have served on the King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee, Kent Chamber Board of Directors, King County Growth Management Planning Council and was selected as the 2014 Covington Citizen of the Year.

Currently, I am proud to serve on the following:

• Sound Cities Association Board of Directors
• Covington Chamber Board of Directors
• Communities in Schools Kent, President of the Board
• Covington Domestic Violence Task Force, Board Member
• Sound Cities Association Event Committee
• Kent Kiwanis Club

My wife Michele and I enjoy living in Covington and we look forward to continue raising our family in this great city. Covington -- Growing Toward Greatness!

Contact Mayor Wagner - jwagner@covingtonwa.gov