CAMAS — Camas’ newest city council member, Marilyn Boerke, was sworn in during Monday evening’s meeting.
Boerke took her oath of office during the meeting and was officially sworn in by Camas City Attorney Shawn MacPherson. Boerke will represent Camas Ward 1, Position 2. Her term expires December 2025. She replaces Councilor Melissa Smith, who did not seek reelection.
Boerke was elected in the November general election with 51 percent of the vote.
She has lived in Camas for 35 years and volunteers with the Downtown Camas Association, Camas-Washougal Rotary, and Camas-Washougal Community Chest. Boerke’s parents and late husband, Thomas, were all teachers, and she followed the educational service path. She serves as the director of Talent Development and interim elementary education director for the Camas School District.
Boerke said she is proud and excited to serve on the Camas City Council and will use her new role to help city residents feel they are seen, heard and belong.
