Notice of City Council Vacancy Recruitment

May 7 - The City of Mercer Island is requesting applications from residents of Mercer Island to fill a vacancy on the Mercer Island City Council Position No. 7. The term will commence once a candidate is appointed by a majority vote of the City Council and will expire after the results of the general election to be held November 4, 2025 have been certified.

The timeline for filling the Council vacancy is as follows:

  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Applications due to City Clerk by 5 pm 
  • June 2025: Candidate interviews and Appointment (Meeting Dates TBD)
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Ceremonial swearing in of new Councilmember (Regular Meeting)

Residents interested in applying must have resided within the City of Mercer Island for one year and must be a registered voter.

Application materials are available on the City's website at: https://www.mercerisland.gov/council_vacancy. Interested residents may request an application be mailed by contacting City Clerk Andrea Larson at (206) 275-7793 or cityclerk@mercerisland.gov.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be accepted.

Andrea Larson, CMC
City Clerk

Notice:

  • City Council Agenda Distribution List - May 7, 2025
  • Website Public Notice - May 7, 2025
  • Mercer Island Reporter - May 14 and 21, 2025