Ellensburg Phone Directory

The Ellensburg Phone Directory is the quick way to find phone lines for city staff, the City Clerk, and the Public Records Officer in Ellensburg, Washington. Use this Phone Directory to reach police records, the court desk, and department heads. Most city work runs through a small set of phone lines at Ellensburg City Hall. Each desk owns its own line. You can look up a name, a role, or a type of record. Call during weekday hours and staff will route you to the right place.

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Ellensburg Phone Directory Basics

Most calls to the Ellensburg Phone Directory reach one of three desks. The City Clerk handles general records. The police records unit pulls reports and call logs. The court desk takes calls about cases and tickets. You can find the front-door page at City of Ellensburg Request for Disclosure of Public Records. That form lists fees and wait times. Printed copies cost $0.15 per page. You can expect a reply within five business days.

The Ellensburg Phone Directory sits on the city website. You can browse staff by department. If you do not know who handles your case, ring city hall and ask. Staff will route you. Walk-in requests are welcome at City Hall or the police department during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Ellensburg Police Department Records Division keeps every report, record, ticket, and document that officers issue.

Under RCW 42.56, Ellensburg must post clear contact info. The Ellensburg Phone Directory is that public list.

Note: Ellensburg is a small city, so the same staff often take calls for more than one desk.

Ellensburg City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk is the main stop in the Ellensburg Phone Directory for records work. The clerk keeps city minutes, contracts, and council files. The clerk also serves as the Public Records Officer. If you want to file a records request, the clerk logs it and gives you a tracking number. Keep that number. Use it when you call back for status updates. The clerk can tell you if the file is ready or if the city needs more time.

Ellensburg city hall is at 501 N. Anderson Street. The clerk works weekday hours. If you plan to visit, call first to make sure staff are in. The clerk may ask for a date range, a name, or a keyword to scope your request. Scoped requests move faster than broad ones. Large requests may be released in batches to keep the flow going. The clerk can help you narrow your request over the phone.

The police records desk runs a separate line. The Ellensburg Police Department Records Division pulls case reports, crash reports, and call logs. Records staff can confirm if a report is ready, the fee, and how to pick it up. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours.

Staff Phone Directory in Ellensburg

The full Ellensburg Phone Directory goes beyond the clerk. Public works, parks, finance, and planning each have their own lines. The police front desk is separate from police records. Each desk owns its own line. Most staff work weekday hours. The court desk may open later on hearing days.

Ellensburg has about 21,000 people. That means staff count is small and each person may cover more than one role. Be clear when you call. Say the name, date, or topic right away. The Ellensburg Phone Directory saves time when you show up with the right facts. Staff work fast when they know what you need.

Common reasons people call the Ellensburg Phone Directory:

Ask about a public records request status
Get a copy of a police report
Pay a ticket or ask about a court date
Reach a named staff member
Ask about a permit or plan on file

Records and Ellensburg Phone Directory

The Ellensburg Phone Directory ties into the state Public Records Act. Under RCW 42.56.070, Ellensburg must post and share its records. The city has five business days to respond to a records request. The response may be the full file, a time quote, or a short list of questions. You can call for an update at any time. Staff keep a log of each open request.

Kittitas County backs up the Ellensburg Phone Directory with its own desks. The county clerk holds court files. The assessor holds parcel data. For broader lookups, the Washington Courts Name and Case Search covers courts across Washington. Use it to find which court holds your case, then call that court's clerk. State vital records live at the DOH Vital Records page.

Note: Ellensburg Phone Directory lines change now and then, so check the city site for the current numbers.

Ellensburg Police Records Division

The Ellensburg Police Department Records Division handles every report, record, ticket, and document that officers issue. The division keeps crash reports, incident reports, and call logs. Walk-in requests are welcome at City Hall or the police department during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead if you want to confirm the report is ready before you drive in.

The City of Ellensburg Request for Disclosure of Public Records form lists all the copy fees. Printed copies cost $0.15 per page. You will get a reply within five business days. The city is committed to responding to all requests for identifiable public records in a timely way. If the job is large, staff will send you a time estimate. You can call back any time for an update.

Kittitas County handles court files and property records that sit outside Ellensburg city hall. The county clerk keeps court records. The county auditor keeps deeds and recorded documents. Call the county for those files. The Ellensburg Phone Directory at city hall does not cover county offices, but the clerk can point you to the right county desk.