MENTOR CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Mentor City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Every two years, Council chooses one of its own members to serve as President of Council.
Mentor City Council meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week.
VOLUNTEER FOR A COMMISSION
The city of Mentor seeks applicants for the Community Arts Commission and the Tree Commission.
CHRISTMAS TREE DROPOFF SITES
After Christmas, recycle your live tree at a Mentor park. Drop-off locations include Edward R. Walsh Park – 7221 Bellflower Road, Eleanor B. Garfield Park – 7967 Mentor Avenue, Donald E. Krueger Park – 7556 Chillicothe Road, Morton Park – 9325 Rosemary Lane. Please remove all decorations and plastic bags. Drop-off locations will be open through January 31, 2026.
MENTOR CHILL OUT RETURNS
Save the date! Join us for a winter celebration like no other as Mentor Chill Out returns on January 17, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mentor Civic Center Complex. This exciting community event offers a full day of icy fun, warm flavors, and unforgettable entertainment for all ages. This is a snow or shine event. Learn more at www.mentorchillout.com.
CALLING ALL CHEFS
Think your chili is pretty hot? Then showcase your culinary skills and compete for your chance to be crowned 2026 Mentor Chilly Chili Cook Off Champion! Learn more.