Mark C. Allen serves as the Mayor of Washington Terrace, a role he has held since being sworn in in January 2000. A resident of the city since 1992, Allen has dedicated much of his life to the community where he and his wife, Holly Wilcox, raised their family. Before his long tenure in public service, Allen worked for United Parcel Service for 34 years before his retirement in October 2013.
Allen's roots in the area are deep. He grew up in an Air Force family until his father retired in 1968, at which point the family settled in Washington Terrace. His local education included attending Roosevelt Elementary, T.H. Bell Junior High, and Bonneville High School, followed by studies at Weber State University. Beyond his civic duties, he is an avid gardener, golfer, and spectator of sports.
In his capacity as Mayor, Allen presides over significant municipal proceedings. According to the minutes from a Redevelopment meeting held on July 7, 2026, Allen served as Chair during the session. During that meeting, he requested a formal vote to approve the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026, which concerned the approval of the city budget. This meeting, held at City Hall, also included discussions regarding the adjournment into a regular Council Meeting.
Residents encounter Allen's leadership through regular City Council meetings, such as those held on June 16, 2026, and July 7, 2026. During the June 16 meeting, the Council addressed a presentation by City Manager Tom Hanson regarding a proposed property tax impact schedule. This discussion involved a proposed increase to the city's property tax rate from 0.001590 to 0.0016997 to generate an additional $98,100. This revenue was intended to fund contractual increases for law enforcement services through the Weber County Sheriff’s Office. The council also discussed adopting an interim budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and a comprehensive fee schedule.
At the July 7, 2026, meeting, Allen presided over a session where the council considered the 2026 crack seal project. Public Works Director Jake Meibos reported that the city is in the third year of a three-year contract with Asphalt Preservation and noted that the project involves tonnage-based expenditures. The meeting also included citizen comments, such as a request from Ken Butler regarding the designation of more handicap parking spaces for large events like Terrace Days. Additionally, Republic Services representative Ashley Cauley provided information regarding transfer station options and noted that the company is a privately owned entity that does not rely on taxpayer subsidies.
Looking ahead, Allen and the Council are scheduled to address the final adoption of the Fiscal Year 26-27 budget and a certified tax rate during an upcoming meeting on August 18, 2026. This session will also include discussions on a user agreement with the Weber County School District for the use of the T.H. Bell gym for basketball programs and an agreement with Rocky Mountain Power for a streetlight conversion project to LED fixtures.
What this means for Washington Terrace
For Washington Terrace residents, Mayor Allen's long-term presence provides stability in local governance. His leadership during budget and tax discussions directly impacts municipal services, such as law enforcement and infrastructure maintenance. Residents can stay informed by attending council meetings or watching streams on the city's YouTube channel to participate in the democratic process.
