Shoreline
Washington
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City of Shoreline
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Although it is a new city, Shoreline boasts a unique history and character derived from original settlements dating back to the late 1800s. The quality that drew early settlers to the area remains dominant to this day: location. The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities.
Before becoming a city in 1995, the City of Shoreline was an island of unincorporated King County surrounded by the older cities of Seattle, Edmonds, Woodway and Lake Forest Park. Covering 11.74 square miles, Shoreline is Washington's 15th largest city with more than 53,000 residents. It is primarily residential with more than 70 percent of the households being single family residences. Over the years the Shoreline community has developed a reputation for strong neighborhoods, excellent schools and abundant parks.
The City of Shoreline operates as a code city under the laws of the State of Washington with a Council Manager form of government. The City's seven part time elected Council members choose a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among their members.
Although it is a new city, Shoreline boasts a unique history and character derived from original settlements dating back to the late 1800s. The quality that drew early settlers to the area remains dominant to this day: location. The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities.
Before becoming a city in 1995, the City of Shoreline was an island of unincorporated King County surrounded by the older cities of Seattle, Edmonds, Woodway and Lake Forest Park. Covering 11.74 square miles, Shoreline is Washington's 15th largest city with more than 53,000 residents. It is primarily residential with more than 70 percent of the households being single family residences. Over the years the Shoreline community has developed a reputation for strong neighborhoods, excellent schools and abundant parks.
The City of Shoreline operates as a code city under the laws of the State of Washington with a Council Manager form of government. The City's seven part time elected Council members choose a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among their members.