Mayor
Dean Hachamovitch was appointed by the City Council to serve as Mayor in December 2025. He was previously elected to the City Council in 2025 and 2021, and became mayor pro tem in 2024.
Dean has consistently addressed City issues head-on, seeking consensus in support of fiscal responsibility and public safety. He co-founded The Clyde Hill Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, to support the Clyde Hill Police Department and strengthen the bond between officers and the community they serve. He believes that clearer, more enforceable city code is essential for both residents’ safety and property values.
He moved to Clyde Hill with his family in 2001. Prior to serving on the Council, he worked at Microsoft for 24 years. Dean is married to Joan Morse, an award-winning photographer. He enjoys visiting their children and walking their dogs around the Points Communities when he’s not meeting constituents for coffee.
Mayor Reports are available here: Mayor's Reports.
Mayor Role & HistoryThe Mayor of Clyde Hill is elected at large to a four-year term and presides over all meetings of the City Council. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer, the Mayor appoints a City Administrator to manage daily executive duties. Additionally, the Mayor appoints members to various City Boards and Commissions, along with special advisory committees.Since first incorporating as a Town, Clyde Hill has been led by thirteen different Mayors. Most recently, Steve Friedman held the position from 2024 - 2025, preceded by Marianne Klaas, who served from 2020 - 2023.
