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Mayor Ryan Walters began his term on January 1, 2026. He is the 47th mayor of Anacortes since its incorporation in 1891.

A fifth-generation resident of Anacortes, Mayor Walters holds a law degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law; a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and French from the University of Rochester, New York; and a diploma from Anacortes High School.

Prior to becoming mayor, Ryan served 14 years on the City Council. His proudest accomplishments from his seat in the legislative branch include authoring important city legislation including a rewrite of the city's land use procedures, our parking code, and our criminal code. He championed the 2023 public safety levy lid lift that now fully funds our police and fire departments, as well as the 2020 affordable housing sales tax measure that is building nearly 50 new affordable homes. With fellow councilmembers McDougall and Cleland-McGrath, he also initiated the new Port/City community event facility that is currently in design.

Ryan and his wife Allison live in Old Town and have one child.