City Council
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
2025 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 and/or to conduct Tours of Inspection.
The list of City Council meeting dates for 2025 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.
City Council Strategic Priorities
The City Council will hold its next Strategic Priorities Workshop on August 30, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting held at the Sunset Center, Carpenter Hall, and via Zoom.
To view the agenda, information on how to attend, and provide your input, click on the meetings page HERE.
Campaign Finance Disclosure Forms
The Public Portal for Campaign Financial Disclosure provides access to campaign finance forms filed by City of Carmel-by-the-Sea candidates and committees. (Gov. Code 84616) Search by date filed for all filers, or view by election and seat for qualified candidates only.
