City Council
The council exercises all of the legislative and policy-making powers of the city and consists of five members, one of whom is the mayor. The term of office of the mayor is two years and four years for each council member, except in the case of appointments to fill vacancies.
The council meets in regular session, twice in each calendar month in the Council Chambers of Grand Haven City Hall, 519 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Special meetings may be called by the mayor, the city manager, or any two members of council, with at least 18 hours notice.
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                        Bob Monetza
                Mayor
                    
                                    616-826-6816
                    
                            Send an Email Read MoreMayor Bob Monetza was elected to City Council in 2009, serving as council member for ten years and as Mayor from 2019 through 2021, and was re-elected Mayor in 2023.
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                        Kevin McLaughlin
                Mayor Pro-Tem
                    
                                    607-743-6265
                    
                            Send an Email Read MoreCouncil member Kevin McLaughlin was elected to office on November 2, 2021.
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                        Michael D. Fritz
                Council Member
                            Send an Email Read MoreCouncil member Michael Fritz was elected to office in 2003.
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                        Karen Lowe
                Council Member
                            Send an Email Read MoreCouncil memberKaren Lowe was elected to office on November 2, 2021.
 
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Upcoming Meetings
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                    Mon 3 Nov
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                                    City Council - Regular Meeting 7:30 PMCity Council - Regular MeetingDate: Nov 3Time: 7:30 PMLocation: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Council Meetings
 
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                    Mon 17 Nov
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                                    City Council - Regular Meeting 7:30 PMCity Council - Regular MeetingDate: Nov 17Time: 7:30 PMLocation: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Council Meetings
 
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                    Mon 1 Dec
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                                    City Council - Regular Meeting 7:30 PMCity Council - Regular MeetingDate: Dec 1Time: 7:30 PMLocation: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Council Meetings
 
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