City Council

Mission Statement

We will meet the basic needs of our City with cost-effective quality services, will facilitate healthy growth, and will prepare for the long-term development of our community.

Value Statement

We will:

  • Operate honestly, ethically, and with integrity.
  • Treat all people fairly, equitably, and respectfully.
  • Encourage open and free communication.
  • Respect differences of opinion.
  • Recognize policy effect on personal and family lives.
  • Prepare for all issues coming before the Council and respect the decisions made.
  • Operate in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
  • Seek to continually improve in all areas of our business.

Vision Statement

The City of Grand Rapids will be accountable to future generations, maintain our ability to choose our own destiny, and recognize partnership opportunities with our greater community.

Information

Meeting Frequency: 
2nd and 4th Monday of each month
Term Lengths: 
Mayor - 24 months / Councilor - 48 months
Number of Positions: 
5 including Mayor

Members

Tasha Connelly
Position
Mayor. Also serves as Representative to City/County Co-Op, Range Mayor's Assoc., Hwy 169 Coalition. Serves as alternate to CGMC.
Term End
12/31/2026
City Councilmember Dan Mertes
Position
City Councilor. Also serves as Representative to City/County Co-Op, League of MN Cities, Cable Commission. Serves as alternate to RAMS Board, WMMPB & Greenway Joint Park & Rec Board.
Term End
12/31/2028
Councilmember Molly MacGregor
Position
City Councilor. Also serves as Mayor Pro-Tem, and Representative to Human Rights Commission, Grand Rapids EDA. Serves as alternate to LMC and Cable Commission.
Term End
12/31/2026
Rick Blake
Position
City Councilor. Also serves as Representative to Range Area Municipalities and Schools Board, Coalition of Greater MN Cities, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission and Public Utilities Commission.
Term End
12/31/2028
Councilor Tom Sutherland
Position
City Councilor. Also serves as Representative to Grand Rapids EDA, Western Mesabi Mine Planning Board, Joint Gas Board, Greenway Joint Park & Rec Board and Civic Center Advisory Board.
Term End
12/31/2026