Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Merriam.
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Jacob LahaWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Amy RiderWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileBruce KaldahlWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Christine Evans HandsWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Reuben CozmverWard 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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About City Council
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $6500; conference and seminar, dues and subscriptions, travel, and reception and meal expenses
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Actual resident of the ward
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee: $20. Signature Requirements: 50 or 1% of ballots cast in the Ward in the last City election, whichever is less
- Filing period
- Until June 1, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 2101 E. Kansas City Rd. Olathe, KS 66061
- Filing phone
- 913-715-6800
- Step 3
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