The City provides a full range of municipal services, including two marinas that serve both a charter and large commercial fleet. Current population is 5,135. Warrenton's local government is organized according to a Commission-Manager type system in which the legislative and policy-making body is a popularly elected Commission consisting of 4 members and the Mayor.
The Community Development Department is responsible for economic development, land use planning, zoning administration, historic preservation, code enforcement, and assisting the City Manager’s Office with management of the Downtown Urban Renewal District. The department serves current residents and individuals moving to Warrenton with building and planning services in the belief that a growing community can remain liveable, can meeting the needs of its citizens, and become a diverse community with job and housing needs met.
The City of Warrenton operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager is the administrative head of the city government and is appointed by the Mayor and City Commission. The administrative staff includes the City Manager, City Recorder and Deputy City Recorder.
The office is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
