Prospective City Council Candidate Workshop
April 17 - Are you considering running for Mercer Island City Council? Join City staff for an informative workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center and via Zoom. This session will provide an overview of the responsibilities of a Councilmember, the election process, and key information for prospective candidates.
Join the meeting at 5:00 PM by:
- Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 826 6270 4720; Password 125906)
- In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Room 104 (8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040)
Additional information available at www.mercerisland.gov/councilcandidate or by emailing cityclerk@mercerisland.gov.
Andrea Larson, CMC
City Clerk
March 6 - Are you considering running for Mercer Island City Council? Join City staff for an informative workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center and via Zoom. This session will provide an overview of the responsibilities of a Councilmember, the election process, and key information for prospective candidates.
To appear on the ballot, candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy with King County Elections, meet all qualifications for the position at the time of filing, and be a registered voter in the City of Mercer Island. The candidate filing period opens on May 5, 2025, at 8:30 AM and closes on May 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
For more information:
- Serving on the City Council: https://www.mercerisland.gov/citycouncil/page/serving-city-council
- Candidate Filing: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/for-candidates/online-candidate-filing.
This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about public service and the election process. We encourage all interested community members to attend.
Information on how to join the workshop will be available online on or before April 17, 2025 here.
Andrea Larson, CMC
City Clerk
