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City Leadership
The City of Merriam is governed by eight City Councilmembers (two representatives from each of the City's four wards) and a mayor. A city administrator and professional staff carry out the City Council's objectives, manage city operations, and provide services.
Elected Officials
Mayor Bob Pape
City Council
City Staff
City Administrator: Chris Engel
Assistant City Administrator: Caitlin Gard
Police Chief: Darren McLaughlin
Public Works Director: Celia Kumke
Parks and Recreation Director: Anna Slocum
Finance Director: Donna Oliver
Community Development Director: Bryan Dyer
Human Resources Manager: Stephanie Thompson
Communications and Public Engagement Manager: Jenna Gant
Holidays & Closures
| Holiday |
Observance Day |
| New Year's Day |
January 1* |
| Martin Luther King Day |
Observed on the third Monday in January |
| Memorial Day |
Observed on the last Monday in May |
| Juneteenth |
June 19* |
| Independence Day |
July 4* |
| Labor Day |
Observed the first Monday in September |
| Thanksgiving |
Observed on the fourth Thursday in November,
City offices are also closed the following Friday. |
| Christmas Day |
December 25* |
*A recognized holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A recognized holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
When December 25 falls on a Tuesday then, Monday, December 24 is observed as an additional holiday. When December 25 falls on a Thursday, then Friday, December 26 is observed as an additional holiday.