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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.

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Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week.

Meetings are also archived so that you can view them at your convenience. Access our Video on Demand feature.

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

Current City Council Members

sean blake

Sean P. Blake

President of Council
Councilperson, Ward 1
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 231-1646
blake@cityofmentor.com

John A. Krueger

Vice-President of Council
Councilperson, Ward 4
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 487-9009
krueger@cityofmentor.com

matt donovan

Matthew E. Donovan

Councilperson, Ward 2
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 855-5581
donovan@cityofmentor.com

Mark T. Freeman

Councilperson, Ward 3
Term ends 12/31/27
(440) 463-6304
freeman@cityofmentor.com

scott marn

Scott J. Marn

Councilperson-at-Large
Term ends 1/2/26
(440) 299-7572
marn@cityofmentor.com

Janet A. Dowling

Councilperson-at-Large
Term ends 1/1/26
(440) 257-4464 Home
440-669-5811 Cell
dowling@cityofmentor.com

ray kirchner

Ray Kirchner

Councilperson-at-Large
Term ends 1/3/26
(216) 496-6213
kirchner@cityofmentor.com

Additional Information

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 szeman@cityofmentor.com.

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 schiavoni@cityofmentor.com.