Merriam Community Center will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and will reopen on Friday, Dec. 26 from 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. All other City offices are closed Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas.
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.
Mayor Bob Pape
City Council
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: Meagan Borth
Community Development Director: Bryan Dyer
*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.
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