Council Names Dan Anderson Mayor Pro Tem

Toledo City Council unanimously chose Councilor Dan Anderson to serve as mayor pro tem at its Monday, November 2 meeting.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in City Hall

Council Names Dan Anderson Mayor Pro Tem

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Toledo City Council appointed Councilor Dan Anderson as mayor pro tem on Monday, November 2, after Councilor Rebecca Duerst nominated him and the nomination was unanimously approved. Duerst previously held the role.

Why it matters

The mayor pro tem fills in when the mayor is unavailable, making the appointment a routine but meaningful leadership change for city governance. The council also tabled a water infrastructure loan decision in the same meeting.

The council unanimously approved the nomination, with Councilor Rebecca Duerst nominating Dan Anderson to succeed her as mayor pro tem. The council tabled acceptance of a Washington State Department of Health water loan, and a decision on it remains pending.

The players

Dan Anderson

Toledo city councilor who was appointed mayor pro tem and questioned the size of the planned water main pipe.

Rebecca Duerst

Toledo city councilor who previously served as mayor pro tem and nominated Anderson for the role.

Cherie Devore

Mayor of Toledo who swore in Joe Notch to the Planning Commission and said the city does not plan to raise property taxes.

The details

Councilor Rebecca Duerst nominated Councilor Dan Anderson, and the council approved the nomination without dissent. During the same meeting, the council tabled acceptance of a $2,281,400 Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to replace about 4,700 feet of cast-iron water main along State Route 505, with Anderson questioning the choice of a large-diameter pipe to avoid unnecessary spending.

Monday, November 2, 2026: Council appoints Dan Anderson as mayor pro tem and tables the water main loan.

Legal Context

Toledo's tabled $2,281,400 loan at 1.75% over 24 years draws on the Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, a low-interest program used by local governments to replace aging pipes. The council's pending decision places Toledo among communities financing cast-iron main replacements through this state mechanism.

Residents along State Route 505 may eventually face construction as the city replaces roughly 4,700 feet of cast-iron water main if the council accepts the loan. The city has stated it does not plan to raise property taxes for the 2027 budget year.

The takeaway

Mayor pro tem appointments are routine, but the tabled water loan is a reminder that infrastructure costs are decided at council meetings where residents can follow the outcome. Watch the next agenda for the loan vote.