Mercer Island, WA

Name: City Council — Mercer Island, WA
Start: 2026-09-01T17:00:00
Location: 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Mercer IslandWA averageUS Census ACS

Population

25,282

Per-capita income

$120,120

Median home value

$1,884,200

Bachelor's or higher

79%

Typical home value $2,295,406 -1.6% yr/yr · +15.8% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$71.5M (FY2023)

Total spending$62.9M (FY2023)

Taxes$33.6M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$23.3M (FY2023)

Spending per resident$2,471 (FY2023)

🗳️ Election results (11 races)

Local election returns — winner marked ✓.

City Council Position 7 2025-11-04

Julie Hsieh ✓ 5,609 · Adam Ragheb 4,180 · WRITE-IN 11

City Council Position 6 2025-11-04

Lisa Anderl ✓ 5,241 · Johana Beresky 4,260 · WRITE-IN 11

City Council Position 4 2025-11-04

Ted Weinberg ✓ 6,595 · WRITE-IN 102

City Council Position 2 2025-11-04

Daniel Becker ✓ 6,555 · WRITE-IN 82

City Council Position 7 2023-11-07

Jake Jacobson ✓ 6,219 · Andrew B. Friedman 1,596 · WRITE-IN 29

City Council Position 5 2023-11-07

Craig Reynolds ✓ 4,485 · Michael D. Curry 3,487 · WRITE-IN 11

City Council Position 3 2023-11-07

Wendy Weiker ✓ 5,723 · WRITE-IN 81

City Council Position 1 2023-11-07

Dave Rosenbaum ✓ 5,664 · WRITE-IN 67

City Council Position 6 2021-11-02

Lisa Anderl ✓ 5,334 · Kate Akyuz 4,265 · WRITE-IN 13

City Council Position 4 2021-11-02

Ted Weinberg ✓ 5,193 · Michael D. Curry 4,384 · WRITE-IN 6

City Council Position 2 2021-11-02

Salim Nice ✓ 5,602 · Daniel Becker 3,921 · WRITE-IN 13

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00

City Council

8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Page 1 City of Mercer Island City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mercer Island City Counci: Location and Contact: Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh, Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom 8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email. The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel. Individuals wishing to speak live during appearances (public comment period) must register with the City Clerk at 206.275.7793 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to speakers, City Council, and meeting participants. Written comments may be sent to the City Council via Email. Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by: • Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 886 0404 4217 and Password 730224 • Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 886 0404 4217; Password 730224) • In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040) Meeting Agend …

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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:00

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Parks commission to review e-bike rules engagement plan

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a community engagement plan for potential e-bike regulations in parks. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment and staff reports.

PRC 26-07: Community Engagement Plan for E-Bike Regulations in Parks
Approve minutes from March 5, 2026 regular hybrid meeting
Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

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8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Page 1 City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Commissioners Location and Contact: Ashley Hay, Peter Struck Don Cohen, Sara Marxen, Mar Brettmann, Jason Sanio, and Damon Jacobson MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom 8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040 Phone: 206.275.7609 | Mercer Island Website We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the Staff Liaison's Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7870 or by emailing Email. The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel. Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances (public comment period) must register their request with staff at 206.275.7861 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Commission meeting. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by: 1. Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196 2. Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 825 9108 6996 and Password 896196) 3. In person at 5:00 PM: Mercer Island Community & Event Center - 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island Meeting Agenda Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call - 5:00 PM Appearances This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the Commission about issues of concern. Staff Liaison Report …

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00

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Utility Board to review sewer project, NPDES, and lakeline reports

The Mercer Island Utility Board is meeting to approve minutes from February and receive updates on the King County Sewer Project, NPDES compliance, and the Sewer Lakeline. These are informational reports, with no decisions expected on the substantive items.

Approve Utility Board Hybrid Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026
Receive report on King County Sewer Project Update
Receive report on NPDES Update
Receive report on Sewer Lakeline Recap

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8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Page 1 City of Mercer Island Utility Board Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM Board Members: Location and Contact: Brian Thomas – Chair Steve Milton – Vice Chair Meredith Lehr, Joy Liechty, Craig Olson, Debbie Bertlin and Geraldine Poor Mercer Island Community & Event Center & Zoom 8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040 Phone: 206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email. The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City Council’s YouTube Channel. Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances will need to register their request with the City Clerk at Email before 4 PM on the day of the Utility Board meeting. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. Join the meeting at 5:00 PM by: Join the meeting at 5:00 PM by: • Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 821 0509 6031 and Password 670394 • Zoom: Click this Link (Webinar ID 821 0509 6031; Password 670394) • In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center (8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040) Meeting Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call Appearances This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the Board about issues of concern. Regular Business 1. Utility Board Hybrid Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 …

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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:00

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Planning Commission to discuss Growth Management Act compliance order

The Mercer Island Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a briefing on a Growth Management Hearings Board order regarding Growth Management Act compliance. No action is scheduled on the compliance item; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

Approve November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
Briefing on PCB26-01: Growth Management Hearings Board order and GMA compliance steps

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8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Page 1 City of Mercer Island Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM Planning Commissioners Location and Contact: Chair: Dan Thompson Vice Chair: JB Gibson Commissioners: Kate Akyuz, Nazim Nice, and Anthony Perez Mercer Island Community & Event Center & Zoom 8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7706 | Mercer Island Website We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for Planning Commission meetings should notify the Deputy City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at (206) 275-7793 or by emailing Email. Individuals wishing to speak live during Public Appearances (public comment period) or during a scheduled public hearing must register with the Deputy City Clerk at (206) 275-7791 or Email by 4pm on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. Join the meeting at 6:00 pm (Public Appearances will start sometime after 6:00 PM) by: 1. Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 846 4591 6485, Passcode 962528 2. Zoom: Click this Link (Webinar ID 846 4591 6485, Passcode 962528 3. In person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center | 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Meeting Agenda Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call - 6:00 PM Public Appearances This is the time set aside for members of the public to speak to the Commission about issues of concern. Please limit your comments to 3 m …

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:00

General

8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 17:30

General

Arts Council to elect officers and review 2027-2028 workplan priorities

The Mercer Island Arts Council will approve minutes from April 15, 2026, and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive the 2025 Recreation Division Annual Report and provide input on the 2027-2028 Arts and Culture Workplan Priorities.

AC26-07: Election of Arts Council Chair and Vice Chair
AC26-08: Receipt of the 2025 Recreation Division Annual Report
AC26-09: Review and input on 2027-2028 Arts and Culture Workplan Priorities
Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 Regular Hybrid Meeting

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8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Page 1 City of Mercer Island Arts Council Meeting Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM Board Members Location and Contact: Chair: Elizabeth Mitchell Vice Chair: Daniel Becker Councilors: Suzanne Skone, Jonathan Harrington, JB Gibson, Hannah Youn, Irene Rajagopal MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom 8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040 Phone: 206.275.7600 | Mercer Island Website We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the Staff Liaison's Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.795.8518 or by emailing Email. The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Zoom and recorded and saved on the City’s YouTube Channel. Registering to Speak: Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances must register their request with the staff liaison at 206.795.8518 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Arts Council meeting. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. Join by Telephone at 5:30 PM: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 826 6997 5722 and Password 686288. Join by Internet at 5:30 PM: 1. Click this link. 2. If the Zoom app is not installed on your computer, you will be prompted to download it. 3. If prompted for Webinar ID, enter 826 6997 5722; Enter Password 686288. Join in person at 5:30 PM: Mercer Island Community & Event Center 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island Meeting Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call - 5:30 PM Appearances T …

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Recent meetings

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to vote on affordable housing fee in lieu rate and grant for Deane's Park

The Mercer Island City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including payroll and claims certifications, a parks proclamation, a grant application for Deane's Children's Park improvements, a solid waste rate response letter, and a fee schedule amendment to establish an affordable housing fee in lieu rate. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate acquisition. Under regular business, the council will hold first readings of ordinances related to GMA compliance for comprehensive plan amendments and Title 19 MICC amendments.

Approve $1,017,893.95 payroll certification
Approve $2,597,854.59 accounts payable claims
Authorize grant application for $500,000 for Deane's Children's Park Phase I Improvements
Adopt Resolution No. 1698 establishing Affordable Housing Fee in Lieu rate
First reading of ordinances for GMA compliance (comprehensive plan and development code amendments)

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8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

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Page 1 City of Mercer Island City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Mercer Island City Counci: Location and Contact: Mayor David Rosenbaum, Deputy Mayor Daniel Becker, Councilmembers: Lisa Anderl, Julie Hsieh, Craig Reynolds, Wendy Weiker, and Ted Weinberg MICEC – Slater Room Council Chambers and via Zoom 8236 SE 24th Street | Mercer Island, WA 98040 206.275.7793 | Mercer Island Website We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing Email. The hybrid meeting will be live-streamed on the City Council’s YouTube Channel. Individuals wishing to speak live during appearances (public comment period) must register with the City Clerk at 206.275.7793 or Email before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes. A timer will be visible online to speakers, City Council, and meeting participants. Written comments may be sent to the City Council at council@mercerisland.gov. Join the meeting at 5:00 PM (Appearances or the Public Hearings will start sometime after 5:00 PM) by: • Telephone: Call 253.215.8782 and enter Webinar ID 881 4562 6430 and Password 730224 • Zoom: Click this link (Webinar ID 881 4562 6430; Password 730224) • In Person: Mercer Island Community & Event Center – Slater Room Council Chambers (8236 SE 24th Street, M …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$206,845	WHITE MATTER LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY VIDEO-EEG RECORDING SYSTEM
$127,000	SIG.AI INC. Department of Commerce · A A MOORED SHADOWGRAPH PLANKTON CAMERA SYSTEM, PLANKTONSCOPE, TO PROVI
$106,000	REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Transportation · EXECUTIVE RECRUITING SERVICES
$100,000	REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Defense · RECRUITING SERVICES TO SUPPORT ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND
$89,985	WHITE MATTER LLC Department of Health and Human Services · WHITE MATTER LLC:1291379 [23-004400]
$79,359	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LLC Department of Labor · VIRTUAL MENTORSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FACILITATION SERVICES
$75,100	EVAN YA-WEN YU Securities and Exchange Commission · EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
$55,000	REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Transportation · EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES IAW PRICE PROPOSAL DATED MAY 8TH, 2023.
$45,000	REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Department of Defense · PROVOST SEARCH COMMITTEE
$43,999	REFFETT & ASSOCIATES LTD Securities and Exchange Commission · EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES.

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (King County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Traffic fatalities1 (2024)

Business establishments70,376 (1,305,947 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,671/mo (102 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$71.5M

Annual budget

$23.3M

Debt outstanding

Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$71.5M

Spending$62.9M

Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$23.3M

Debt-to-revenue0.33×

Debt-load index35 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.477

All kids

0.453

Black kids

0.347

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