About the Council

The St. Louis City Council is composed of five members: Kevin Palmer, Fares Azzam, Mayor Ralph Echtinaw, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Leonard, and Elizabeth Upton. The Mayor's term is for two years and the rest of the council seats are four-year terms. Council meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 300 North Mill Street. All regular and special meetings of the council are open to the public.

Documents

For the complete code of ordinances go to www.municode.com or contact:

Clerk

Jamie Long
300 North Mill St.
St. Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2137, ext. 1050

Calendar

20 May

City Council Board Meeting

6:00 PM

3 Jun

City Council Board Meeting

6:00 PM

17 Jun

City Council Board Meeting

6:00 PM

1 Jul

City Council Board Meeting

6:00 PM

Full calendar

Mayor Ralph Echtinaw

Mayor Ralph Echtinaw began his City Council service on January 1, 2024. He also serves on the Planning Commission and the Board of Review. Ralph is self employed as a window cleaner (I Feel Your Pane) and also operates the St. Louis Sentinel online newspaper.  He has lived in Gratiot County since 2001 and in St. Louis since 2011.

Term Expiration - 01/01/2027

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Fares Azzam

Council Member Farés "Ferris" Azzam was elected in 2023.  He also serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission.  Azzam and his wife Liddy and their three children have lived in St. Louis since 2016.

Term Expiration - 1/1/2029

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer was appointed to the City Council to fill a vacancy on September 19, 2023.  Kevin previously chaired the Parks & Recreation Committee, served on the Board of Review, and served on the Compensation Committee.  He currently serves on the Planning Commission while continuing his lifelong residence in St. Louis with his family.

Term Expiration 01/01/2027.

Bill Leonard

Council Member Bill Leonard was elected in 2019. Bill serves on several City Boards and Commissions, including Planning Commission and Housing Commission. He has lived in St. Louis most of his life.

Term Expiration: 1/1/2029

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Elizabeth Upton

Council Member Elizabeth Upton began her City Council service on January 1, 2022.

Term Expiration - 01/01/2027

CITY OF SAINT LOUIS

Resolution 2024-25 

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

Minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of St. Louis, County of Gratiot, State of Michigan, held in the City Hall Council Chambers on the 3rd day of December 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Present:   Mayor Ralph Echtinaw, Fares E. Azzam, William R. Leonard, Kevin D. Palmer,

Elizabeth A. Upton

Absent:    None

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Member Azzam, and supported by Member Leonard:

 WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan, pursuant to Act 261 Michigan Public Acts of 1968, and in accordance with Section 5.1 of the Saint Louis City Charter, hereby gives notice to the public of the regular meeting schedule for the calendar year 2025.

WHEREAS, The City Council, in accordance with Section 5.1 of the Saint Louis City Charter, is required to hold meetings, on the first Monday following the first Sunday of January following the regular City election, for the purpose of installation of newly elected Council Members. Regular meetings shall be held at least twice each month.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the dates for holding said regular meetings shall be as follows:

Date
January 7April 1July 1October 7
January 21April 15July 15October 21
February 4May 6August 5November 4
February 18May 20August 19November 18
March 4June 3September 2December 2
March 18June 17September 16December 16

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby establishes as its place and time for holding aforesaid regular meetings at the City Council Chambers, City Office Building, 300 North Mill Street, Saint Louis, Michigan at 6:00 o'clock P.M.

Ayes:   Azzam, Leonard, Palmer, Upton, Echtinaw

Nays:   None

Resolution declared adopted this 3rd day of December 2024.