The University Place City Council is a seven-member board elected by voters. It serves in a policy and legislative role. City Council members serve four-year terms. Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem are elected by the council.
The current City Council consists of Mayor Debbie Klowsowski, Mayor Pro-tem Ken Grassi, Javier Figueroa, Gerald Gehring, Denise McCluskey, Caroline Belleci and Eric Choiniere.