City of Shelton - Washington
Government AdministrationWashington, United States11-50 Employees
The City of Shelton is a municipal government in Washington state, serving as the county seat of Mason County. Located on the shores of Oakland Bay about 30 minutes northwest of Olympia, Shelton sits as a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. It operates as a full-service city, delivering a broad range of municipal services to residents and visitors. The city covers 6.1 square miles and serves around 10,410 residents. In February 2023, Shelton partnered with Central Mason Fire & EMS and CMFE Fire Marshal Keith Reitz to establish an online permitting process for fire inspection permits using EnerGov, with implementation beginning February 21. This initiative illustrates ongoing modernization of regulatory services to support public safety and local governance.