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Who is my Councilmember?
The City is governed by a non-partisan City Council consisting of a Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and five Council members. All Council members represent the entire City, as they are not elected based on a specific district. Elections are held every two years. The Mayor serves two-year terms, and Council members serve staggered four-year terms.
How do I request a proclamation?
Proclamations are ceremonial documents signed by the Mayor and issued for public awareness, charitable campaigns, and arts and cultural celebrations.

To begin the proclamation process, an individual or organization should submit a written request via email, facsimile or U.S. mail. Requests must be made at least 30 days in advance of the date the document is needed.

Requests must include:
- Contact person's first and last name, address, telephone number and email.
- A brief summary and/or background of the event or organization.
- The name and date(s) of the day, week, month or event to be proclaimed.
- A draft proclamation including 4 to 6 "Whereas" clauses.
- An indication of whether the proclamation should be mailed or will be picked up and the date.
- A date when the proclamation is needed.
Proclamations are issued only to local agencies and organizations. Out-of-state requests will not be honored. Proclamations are not issued in honor of individuals or organizations. Proclamations are not automatically renewed. Requests must be made on an annual basis. Individuals and groups are limited to one (1) proclamation request per calendar year.
How do I sign up to speak at Council Meetings?
A City Council Public Speaking Request Form must be completed and on file in the City Clerk's Office.

The City is governed by a non-partisan City Council consisting of a Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and five Council members.

Council appoints the City Manager who carries out the policy decisions of Council through City staff, the City Attorney who gives legal advice to the City and the City Clerk who maintains official records for the City.

City council meeting Information

The City Council generally holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers in City Hall. Agendas are available on the Friday prior to Council meetings. Meetings are broadcast live on GTV8, the City's government access channel on Time-Warner Cable.

City Council agenda briefings are held at 8:30 a.m. Mondays prior to council meetings.

Until further notice, the agenda briefings will be held in City Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 N. 3rd Street due to damage to the Harrelson Building received during Hurricane Florence.

Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Council Meeting Dates

January 8, 2019
January 22, 2019
February 5, 2019
February 19, 2019
March 5, 2019
March 19, 2019
April 2, 2019
April 16, 2019
May 7, 2019
May 21, 2019
June 4, 2019
June 18, 2019
July 16, 2019
August 6, 2019
August 20, 2019
September 3, 2019
September 17, 2019
October 1, 2019
October 15, 2019
November 6, 2019
November 19, 2019
December 3, 2019

Updated 12/5/2018
Note: dates are subject to change

Submit Proclamation, Certificate, or Letter Requests to:

Dawn Grants, Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council
City of Wilmington
PO Box 1810
Wilmington, NC 28402-1810
Ph: 910.341.7815
Fax: 910.341.4628
Email: dawn.grants@wilmingtonnc.gov

Who is my Councilmember?

How do I request a proclamation?

How do I sign up to speak at Council Meetings?

City council meeting Information

City Council agenda briefings are held at 8:30 a.m. Mondays prior to council meetings. Until further notice, the agenda briefings will be held in City Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 N. 3rd Street due to damage to the Harrelson Building received during Hurricane Florence.

Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Council Meeting Dates

Submit Proclamation, Certificate, or Letter Requests to:

City Council agenda briefings are held at 8:30 a.m. Mondays prior to council meetings.

Until further notice, the agenda briefings will be held in City Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 N. 3rd Street due to damage to the Harrelson Building received during Hurricane Florence.