The city commission acts as the legislative branch of city government. The
City of Marquette elects seven city commissioners during non-partisan, city-wide
elections. Every year, the commission elects one of its members to serve as mayor and
one as mayor pro-tem. The mayor pro-tem is authorized to act on behalf of the mayor in
the mayor’s absence. Commissioners serve three year terms and may not serve more
than two consecutive terms in office.
The city commission has the power to hire a city manager and city attorney,
and to appoint citizens to serve on numerous advisory boards and commissions. All
official action of the commission is accomplished through ordinance, resolution, motion
or order. The duties of the commission are to represent the citizens of Marquette,
establish policies and approve the budget.
By law, the city commission must conduct city business at public meetings held
at least twice a month. Meetings are usually held in the city hall commission chambers and the public may make comments or submit petitions on relevant issues.
Marquette City Commission Members
| Name/Contact Information |
Elected |
Expiration |
John Kivela (Mayor)
1005 Cleveland Street
Home 228-3761
E-mail: jkivela@mqtcty.org |
11-2006
11-2009
|
11-2009
11-2012 |
DePetro, John (Mayor Pro-Tem)
1803 Presque Isle Avenue
Home 228-6581
E-mail: jdepetro@mqtcty.org |
11-2005
12-2007 |
11-2007
11-2010 |
Linna, Beth
318 Center Street
Home 225-0566
E-mail: blinna@mqtcty.org |
11-2005
12-2007 |
11-2007
11-2010 |
Niemi, Robert
1702 Gray Street
Home 226-6208
E-mail: rniemi1702@att.net |
11-2008 |
11-2011 |
Ryan, Don
807 W. Fair Avenue
Home 228-2091
E-mail: dryan@mqtcty.org |
11-2008 |
11-2011 |
Saint-Onge, David
1725 Harbour View Drive
Home 228-9064
Email: dsaint-onge@mqtcty.org |
11-2009 |
11-2012 |
Stonehouse, Frederick
875 Orianna Drive
Home 226-6014
E-mail: fstonehouse@mqtcty.org |
11-2008 |
11-2011 |
2010 Marquette City Commission Meeting Schedule
| Month |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| Regularly Sceduled Meetings |
| January |
11 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| January |
25 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| February |
8 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| February |
22 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| March |
8 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| March |
29 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| April |
8 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| April |
26 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| May |
10 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| May |
24** |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| June |
14 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| June |
28 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| July |
12 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| July |
26 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| August |
9 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| August |
30 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| September |
13 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| September |
27 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| October |
12* |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| October |
25 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| November |
8 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| November |
29 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| December |
13 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
| December |
20 |
7:00pm |
City Hall, Commission Chambers |
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The Marquette City Commission will hold 24 regular meetings in the commission chambers of city hall at 7:00 pm on the second and last Monday of each month. |
* Scheduled for Tuesday instead of Monday due to legal holidays as defined by state law (MSA 18.861); the city charter prohibits holding a meeting on a Legal Holiday.
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| **Scheduled for fourth week due to Memorial Day being on the last Monday of the month. |
Additional meetings may be called, and changes may be made in accordance with the city charter. Notices will be posted for such changes in compliance with Public act 267 of 1976. |
Proposed minutes of meetings will be available for public inspection within 8 business days after the meeting. Approved minutes will be available for public inspection within 5 business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved. |
| Minutes of meetings are available at the City Clerk's Office, Upper Level of City Hall, Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-0430. |
View Commission Meeting Minutes on-line
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If you have a disability and require assistance to participate, please provide advanced notice by calling 228-0430.
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