City of Bonney Lake

Walk & Talk with Mayor Terry Carter

June 14th is National Get Outdoors Day! Enjoy the fresh air, get active, and spend a fun time walking the Fennel Creek Trail with Bonney Lake Mayor Terry Carter and neighbors. 

The walk begins at the Fennel Creek Trailhead at 10 a.m.

Parking: The parking lot at the trailhead is limited. If you live nearby, please consider walking. If parking in the neighborhood, please be respectful when parking in front of people's homes.  

For questions, email harrisl@cobl.us. 

Meet Mayor Terry Carter

The Office of Mayor is a part-time position. Mayor Terry Carter works full-time for the Pacific Police Department as a Lieutenant. The Mayor's current term runs through the certification of the general election for November 2025.

The Mayor is assisted by a full-time professional City Administrator. The Executive Department of the City includes the Office of the Mayor, the Office of the City Administrator, the Prosecuting Attorney, Special Events, and the Recreation Program.

Mayor Carter's Biography

Occupation:

• Police Lieutenant

Professional Qualifications:

• Bonney Lake Deputy Mayor - 2 Years

• Bonney Lake City Council - 6 Years

• Bonney Lake Finance Committee - 4 Years (Chair for 2 Years)

• Bonney Lake Public Safety Committee - 4 Years (Chair for 2 Years)

• Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

• First WA-CELI Cohort Graduate

• Leadership the Westpoint Way

• FBI LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association)

Affiliations/Associations:

• WHIA - WA Homicide Investigators Association;

• WASPC - WA Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs

• AWC - Legislative Action Committee

Personal Views:

• I have a vision for the City of Bonney Lake. I want to create a new set of Mission, Vision & Values, that set the City of Bonney Lake apart from other cities. I want staff to feel valued and part of a family that cares about them. I believe when staff feels valued they provide better service to the community.

• I care about this community. We need areas where community can gather to safely work, live and play. I want this city to be more than a giant strip mall. I want it to be something we can be proud of.  

Family:

• I have been a Bonney Lake resident since 2000. My wife is a “professional” volunteer. Our children are young adults and we enjoy traveling and spending time together.

Hobbies:

• Seahawks - My wife and I have been Seahawks season ticket holders since 1998 at the Kingdome. Both of our parents were season ticket holders since 1976.