City Council

An image of Mentor City Council seated at the deas in January 2026.

The City of Mentor has been operating under its own Charter since January 1962 when voters adopted the Council-Manager form of government. Under this system, a seven-member council is elected by the voters on a non-partisan basis. Three members serve At-Large, while the remaining four are elected to represent each of the four Wards. Every two years, Council chooses one of its own members to serve as President of Council. Council is responsible for hiring a City Manager to oversee and direct all municipal operations.

Documentation

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Meeting Schedule

Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard. Meetings are open to the public.

Per City Charter, organizational meetings, which are held every two years, begin at 7:30 p.m.

2025 Schedule

January 7
January 21
February 4
February 18
March 4
March 18
April 1
April 15
May 6
May 20
June 3 (5:30 PM)
June 17 (5:30 PM)
July 1 (5:30 PM)
August 19 (5:30 PM)
September 2
September 16
October 7
October 21
November 3
November 18
December 2

2026 Schedule

January 6
January 20
February 3
February 17
March 3
March 17
April 7
April 21
May 5
May 19
June 2 (5:30 PM)
June 16 (5:30 PM)
July 7 (5:30 PM)
August 18 (5:30 PM)
September 1
September 15
October 6
October 20
November 4 (Weds)
November 17
December 1
January 5 (2027)

Current City Council Members

Janet A. Dowling Mentor Councilperson-at-Large 2025

Janet A. Dowling

President of Council
Councilperson-at-Large
Term ends 1/1/30
(440) 669-5811
[email protected]

City of Mentor Ohio Councilperson-at-Large Ray Kirchner 2026

Ray Kirchner

Vice-President of Council
Councilperson-at-Large
Term ends 1/2/30
(216) 496-6213
[email protected]

sean blake

Sean P. Blake

Councilperson, Ward 1
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 231-1646
[email protected]

matt donovan

Matthew E. Donovan

Councilperson, Ward 2
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 855-5581
[email protected]

Mentor City Ward 3 Councilperson Charless Pinkerman 2026

Charles E. Pinkerman

Councilperson, Ward 3
Term ends 12/31/26*
(440) 364-5771
[email protected]

John A. Krueger

Councilperson, Ward 4
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 487-9009
[email protected]

Mentor City Councilperson Brian Cook

Brian G. Cook

Councilperson-at-Large
Term ends 1/3/30
(440) 477-7289
[email protected]

Additional Information

Law Director

Joseph P. Szeman
The Law Director is appointed by City Council and is an attorney-at-law, admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio. The Law Director is the advisor to, and the attorney and counsel for, the City of Mentor and its officers and divisions. The Director and his staff are responsible for representing the city and for prosecutions for offenses against the ordinances of Mentor and the relevant laws of the State of Ohio. Contact the Law Director at [email protected].

Clerk of Council

Julie Schiavoni
Council appoints the Clerk of Council, who is responsible for attending all meetings of Council, and for keeping its records and performing all duties as prescribed by Council. Call (440) 974-5700 or [email protected].