Council Chambers

The City of Mercer Island operates under the Council/Manager form of government. In this form, the City Council of seven elected members hires a City Manager to act as Chief Executive of the City. The City Manager reports directly to the Council and carries out their policy directions. Council's vision statement and annual retreat outcomes provide a framework for city operations. Councilmembers listen to their constituents, the Island residents, and also receive advice and help from the Council appointed Boards and Commissions. The Council is vitally interested in hearing the voices of all the residents and in increasing citizen involvement.

Unless otherwise posted, Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall the first and third Mondays every month; Special Meetings and Study Sessions begin at 6:00 pm; Regular Meetings begin at 7:00 pm. 

Council meetings air at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm on MI-TV Channel 21. To view council meetings online, please go to the MI-TV online homepage to find current programming or go to "Search" to view archived programming.

Members

Bruce Bassett - Councilmember	bruce.bassett@mercergov.org
Mike Cero - Councilmember	mike.cero@mercergov.org
Mike Grady - Councilmember	mike.grady@mercergov.org
Dan Grausz - Councilmember	dan.grausz@mercergov.org
El Jahncke - Deputy Mayor	el.jahncke@mercergov.org
Steve Litzow - Councilmember	steve.litzow@mercergov.org
Jim Pearman - Mayor	jim.pearman@mercergov.org

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