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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.

NEW link, location for City Council Agenda Briefings

City council agenda briefings are generally held at 8:30 a.m. the Monday before a council meeting. Starting June 19, 2017, agenda briefings will be held on the 5th Floor of 115 North 3rd Street (CresCom Bank building).

Stream the audio of the agenda briefing live (this link is only active during a live agenda briefing)
Listen to past agenda briefings on demand

Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Council Meeting Dates

January 3, 2017
January 17, 2017
February 7, 2017
February 21, 2017
March 7, 2017
March 21, 2017
April 4, 2017
April 18, 2017
May 2, 2017
May 16, 2017
June 6, 2017
June 20, 2017
July 18, 2017
August 1, 2017
August 15, 2017
September 5, 2017
September 19, 2017
October 3, 2017
October 17, 2017
November 8, 2017
November 21, 2017
December 5, 2017

Updated 12/21/16
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

NEW link, location for City Council Agenda Briefings

Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Council Meeting Dates

Submit Proclamation, Certificate, or Letter Requests to: