Nikki Bufford is in her second consecutive term on the Fircrest City Council. She was selected by her Council peers to serve as Mayor for 2026-27, following her service as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024-25. She brings more than 15 years of experience in finance across the public and private sectors and works as an Energy Risk Manager for Tacoma Power.
Nikki represents Fircrest as an alternate on the Pierce County Regional Council and previously served on the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board, representing cities and towns across Pierce County. In 2025, she also chaired Fircrest’s Centennial Committee, helping guide community-centered efforts to celebrate the city’s 100-year history.
Her professional background includes finance, compliance, and operational improvement, with experience leading process enhancements and supporting effective organizational decision-making. She brings this perspective to her work with the City of Fircrest, with an emphasis on maintaining reliable services and responsible financial management.
Nikki holds dual undergraduate degrees in finance and economics from Central Washington University. In her downtime, Nikki enjoys hiking, rock climbing, crafting, and exploring new activities with family and friends. She and her husband, Staley, live in the south end of Fircrest with their dog, Watson, and cats, Fuego and Olivia.
Contact Nikki:
nbufford@cityoffircrest.net