Essexville City Council 
Left to Right (Back) - Michael Barrow, Thomas R. Rehmus, Dr. Richard Link and Robert J. Mantei Left to Right (Front) - Mary Chavalia, Russell R. Tanner (Mayor) and John Connelly (Mayor Pro tem) All powers granted to the City (by the City Charter), not herein reserved to its electors or specifically delegated to an elective or appointive officer or employee of the City, shall be vested in the Council." - Section 6.4 of the Essexville City Charter - The Mayor and Council members are elected to four year terms. The position of Mayor is the only City Council seat elected in the Presidential election year with two Council members elected each year in those years where the Mayor is not elected. Mission Statement Mayoral Committees City Charter PDF Agenda and Minutes
Members of the City Council Russell R. Tanner - Mayor Term Expires 2012 John Connelly - Mayor Pro tem Term Expires 2011 Michael Barrow - Council Member Term Expires 2010 Mary Chavalia - Council Member Term Expires 2010 Dr. Richard Link - Council Member Term Expires 2011 Robert J. Mantei - Council Member Term Expires 2013 Thomas R. Rehmus - Council Member Term Expires 2013
Contact the members of the City Council  Email the Mayor or City Council
or send other correspondence to the attention of the Mayor or City Council at: 1107 Woodside Avenue Essexville, MI 48732 (Please note that any correspondence, such as e-mail or letters, sent to City staff or officials may become a public record and available for public/media review.) Regular Meeting Schedule Regular meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m., except November when the regular meeting of City Council in November is the second Monday following the election. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Essexville City Hall, 1107 Woodside Avenue Meeting Policy PDF 
Mission Statement Our Mission "To improve our unique quality of life by efficiently using our resources and going beyond what is expected to provide the best service to our residents, businesses and visitors." Our Vision "For the City of Essexville to be the premiere choice." Our Guiding Principles "Carry through with what we promise." "Be honest with each other." "Treat all of our customers fairly and equally." "Treat everyone with respect."
Mayoral Committees [Committee Structure] PDF Finance - Committee rotates bi-monthly Legislative - Mary Chavalia (Chair) and Robert J. Mantei Municipal Relations - Michael Barrow (Chair) and Thomas R. Rehmus Parks and Recreation - Robert J. Mantei (Chair) and John Connelly Public Improvements - John Connelly (Chair) and Michael Barrow Public Relations - Dr. Richard Link (Chair) and Mary Chavalia Utility and Special - Thomas R. Rehmus (Chair) and Dr. Richard Link Planning Commission Liaison - John Connelly Downtown Development Authority Liaison - Mary Chavalia | 
