City Council

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Monte Verde St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923

The power to legislate and set city policy in Carmel-by-the-Sea falls to the five-member City Council. The mayor, elected by all voters, serves a two-year term; the position comes with the added responsibility of presiding over council meetings, signing official documents, and officiating at events. Councilmembers serve four-year staggered terms, with municipal elections held in November of even years. Because of COVID-19, meetings are currently held virtually. Go to the Meetings page for agenda packets and information on how to watch the meetings on YouTube.

Meetings: Held the first Monday and Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Carmel City Hall, located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh avenues.

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Image for display with article titled First-Time Candidate Dale Byrne Ousts Carmel Mayor Dave Potter.

Fittingly, in a town known for having more restaurants per capita than any other small city in America, many Carmel City Council candidates held their election watch parties at local eateries with the exception of Mayor Dave Potter and challenger Jeff Baron, who retreated to the comfort of their homes to watch the numbers roll in on election night, Nov. 5.

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11/05/2024
Image for display with article titled First-Time Candidate Dale Byrne Ousts Carmel Mayor Dave Potter.

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Past Members

Picture of Dave Potter
Dave Potter
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Jan Reimers
Term ended: Nov. 1, 2020
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Carrie Theis
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2022
Picture of Bobby Richards
Bobby Richards
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024
Picture of Karen Ferlito
Karen Ferlito
Term ended: Nov. 30, 2024