Prospective City Council Candidate Workshop 04/24/2025 05:00 PM Mercer Island Community & Event Center, Room 104, 8236 SE 24th Street, and via Zoom

We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for Council meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office three (3) days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing cityclerk@mercerisland.gov.

WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AGENDA REVIEW

CANDIDATE RESOURCES

www.mercerisland.gov/citycouncil/page/serving-city-council

www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/for-candidates.aspx

www.pdc.wa.gov/learn/new-candidates

1.Serving on the City Council
2.City Organization

COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT

3.City Manager as the Only Appointed Official
4.International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Code of Ethics
5.Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers - RCW Chapter 42.23

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITMENT

6.Compensation
7.Filing for Office
8.Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) Filing

COUNCILMEMBER ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

9.Meeting Commitment
10.Councilmember Workload

WRAP-UP

11.Q&A
12.Information Resources:

Council Candidate Orientation – June 2025 at 5:00 pm date to be determined

Council-Elect Orientation – December 2023, date to be determined

City Website – https://www.mercerisland.gov

Staff:

Jessi Bon, City Manager (citymanager@mercerisland.gov)
Ali Spietz, Chief of Administration (ali.spietz@mercerisland.gov)
Andrea Larson, City Clerk (cityclerk@mercerisland.gov)

ADJOURNMENT