MEET YOUR VILLAGE COUNCIL

The Elk Rapids Village Council is comprised of seven citizens elected at-large, including a Village President and six Trustees. The Village President is the chief executive officer of the Village and presides at the meetings of the Council. The President is elected at the biennial village election for the term of two years. Three of the Village Trustees are elected at each biennial Village election for the term of four years and until their successors are qualified.

The Village Council meets for a Workshop on the first Tuesday of the month and a regular Council meeting on the third Tuesday of the month (except holidays) at 6:30 p.m. in the Government Center (315 Bridge St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629).

Council Members

  • PRESIDENT

    Karen Simpson

    TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2024

  • PRESIDENT PRO-TEM

    Tracy Fosdick

    TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2026

  • TRUSTEE

    Barb Mullaly

    TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2026

  • TRUSTEE

    Charlie Pryde

    TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2024

  • TRUSTEE

    Kellie Sergent

    TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2026

  • TRUSTEE

    Laura Shumate

    TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2024

  • TRUSTEE

    Melissa West

    PARTIAL TERM EXPIRES
    NOVEMBER 2024