With a current population of 1,071, the City of Goshen is classified as a second class city. The form of government is Mayor-Council. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term. The City Council consists of six Aldermen, representing three wards. The Aldermen are elected at large to serve two-year terms. The Recorder/Treasurer is elected to a four-year term.

Joe Benson - Serving his second four-year term

Dr. Brian Buell – Ward 1, Position 1
Andy Bethell – Ward 1, Position 2

Paula Anderson – Ward 2, Position 1
Dick Seddon – Ward 2, Position 2

Ward 3, Position 1 (vacant)
J. J. Lockhart – Ward 3, Position 2

Sharon Baggett since June 9, 2009.
(previously served 2002 - 2005)

City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. Meetings are held at City Hall, 124 North Church Street.