County Council

The Incorporated County of Los Alamos is governed by the County Council, which was established in the Los Alamos County Charter. The Council consists of seven councilors elected at large for four-year, staggered terms. A chair and vice chair are elected each January from within its membership. 

Los Alamos County was created under a special provision in the state constitution, providing both county and municipal authorities. We also enjoy the flexibility afforded home rule after our citizens voted to adopt a home rule charter.

Meetings

The Council meets regularly throughout the year to discuss issues facing the County, hear from citizens, and make decisions. Review the calendar for meeting dates.If there is need, the Council chair or a majority of the Council members may call a special meeting with 72-hours notice. Whenever deemed necessary, the Council can hold closed meetings, again with 72-hours notice with the posting of the agenda.

Voting

Except on procedural motions, voting is by a roll call of the entire council and is recorded in the minutes. No action of the council is valid unless adopted by the affirmative vote of at least four members. A quorum consists of four council members.

County Council rules

Los Alamos County Council Procedural Rules(PDF, 404KB)—updated and adopted on December 16, 2025—govern the conduct of Council meetings, closed sessions, the appointment of committees, and more.

Strategic Leadership Plan

Each year, councilors meet to discuss their Strategic Leadership Plan, which includes goals and objectives for the upcoming year. Updates are made in public meetings, and the final plan is adopted at a council meeting.

Read the 2026 Strategic Leadership Plan(PDF, 10MB).

Meet Your Councilors

Randall Ryti

Randall Ryti was re-elected to his second term on the County Council in the November 2022 general election. His fellow councilors elected him chair to the council at the January 6, 2026 council meeting. His term ends December 31, 2026.

Ryn Herrmann

Ryn Herrmann was elected to County Council in the November 2024 general election. Her fellow councilors elected her vice-chair to the council at the January 6, 2026 council meeting. Her term ends December 31, 2028.

Theresa Cull

Theresa Cull was elected to County Council in the November 2022 general election. Her term ends December 31, 2026.

Melanee Hand

Melanee Hand was elected to County Council in the November 2022 general election. Her term ends December 31, 2026.

Suzie Havemann

Suzie Havemann was elected to the County Council in the November 2022 general election. Her term ends December 31, 2026.

Beverly Neal-Clinton

Beverly Neal-Clinton was elected to County Council in the November 2024 general election. Her term ends December 31, 2028.

David Reagor

David Reagor was re-elected to his second term on the County Council in the November 2024 general election. His term ends December 31, 2028.