City Council Special Meeting 11/18/2025
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm. This meeting will be to honor the retirement of City Manager Jay Parrish. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment should plan on attending.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 11/19/2025
The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan on attending. Comments on agenda items may be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00pm on the date of the scheduled meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the meeting Regular City Council meetings are recorded and a video of the meeting is available by request. Videos are downloaded to dropbox and a link to the video can be requested. A USB drive or Compact Disc is also available for a fee. Videos are generally available by the Monday following the meeting. The agenda and packet can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below and scrolling down to the packets section. You may also contact City Hall and have the packet emailed. Packets can also be printed for a fee. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/
PRESS RELEASE 11/4/2025
City of Ferndale to Honor City Manager Jay Parrish Upon His Retirement Special City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 18, 2025 FERNDALE, CA — November 4, 2025 — The City of Ferndale will hold a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ferndale City Hall Council Chambers to honor City Manager Jay Parrish on the occasion of his retirement and to adopt a formal resolution recognizing his 19 years of distinguished service to the City. Mr. Parrish has served as Ferndale’s City Manager since 2006, providing nearly two decades of steady leadership, fiscal responsibility, and dedicated service to the community. Prior to joining Ferndale, he served the City of Rio Dell, California, as both Mayor and later as City Manager, marking a lifelong career devoted to public service. During his tenure, Mr. Parrish guided the City through numerous projects and initiatives that strengthened Ferndale’s infrastructure, supported its historic preservation and rural character, and enhanced the quality of life for residents. His long and successful service is particularly notable in a profession where such lengthy tenures are rare, reflecting the deep trust and respect he has earned from elected officials, staff, and the community. As part of the evening’s proceedings, the Ferndale City Council will present Mr. Parrish with a commemorative key to the City in gratitude for his exceptional contributions and enduring commitment to the Ferndale community. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the meeting to celebrate Mr. Parrish’s career and share in expressing appreciation for his years of service. Event Details: • What: Special Meeting of the Ferndale City Council – Recognition of City Manager Jay Parrish • When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. • Where: Ferndale City Hall Council Chambers 834 Main Street, Ferndale CA, 95536 For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707)786-4224. Click below for the Community Invitation COMMUNITY INVITATION
