City Council

Overview

City Council

The Mayor and four Councilmembers represent the residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea, review public policy, and adopt policies responsive to the community. The City Council meets the first Monday and Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of Holidays) in the Council Chamber of Carmel City Hall located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues.

All legislative power is held by the publicly elected, five-member City Council which consists of the Mayor and four Councilmembers.  While all Councilmembers enjoy the same powers and privileges, the Mayor has the additional responsibility of presiding over City Council meetings, signing official documents, and officiating at ceremonies and events.

Mayor and Councilmembers

Mayor Dave Potter
Dave Potter
Mayor
 
 
Term expires: December 2024

Council Representative to:

  • Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)
  • Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)
  • Litter Abatement Task Force
Bobby Richards
Bobby Richards
Mayor Pro Tem
 
 

Bobby Richards

Mayor Pro Tem

letsgocarmel@gmail.com
(831) 917-5427
Term expires: December 2024

Council Representative to:

  • Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) Alternate
  • Coastwalk – California Coast Trail Association
Jeff Baron
Jeff Baron
Councilmember
 
 

Jeff Baron

Councilmember

jbaron@ci.carmel.ca.us
(831) 265-2147
Term expires: December 2026

Council Representative to:

  • Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board
  • Monterey Salinas Transit (MST)
  • Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Alternate
  • Coastwalk – California Coast Trail Association Alternate
  • Monterey Regional Taxi Authority (MRTA)
  • Tor House Foundation
K. Ferlito
Karen Ferlito
Councilmember
 
 

Karen Ferlito

Councilmember

kferlito@ci.carmel.ca.us
Term expires: December 2024

Council Representative to:

  • Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG)
  • Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD)
  • Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Policy Board Alternate
Alissandra Dramov
Alissandra Dramov
Councilmember
 
 

Alissandra Dramov

Councilmember

adramov@ci.carmel.ca.us
Term expires: December 2026

Council Representative to:

  • Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Alternate
  • Monterey Regional Taxi Authority (MRTA) Alternate
  • Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) Alternate
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2024 City Council Meeting Dates

City Council holds a Regular Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month unless otherwise established by Resolution. The first Monday of each month is reserved for a Special Meeting to conduct Tours of Inspection.

The list of City Council meeting dates for 2024 are listed below. Please note: this list is not inclusive of additional Special Meetings that come up throughout the year. The calendar on the homepage is updated as additional meetings arise. 

2024 City Council Meeting Dates