2025 Official Certified Candidates for Mayor and City Commission

July 22, 2025

City of Traverse City Candidates for Mayor & City Commission
Filing Deadline July 22, 2025 at 4 p.m.

As of the 4:00 p.m. deadline to file nominating petitions, the following individuals have filed for the Office of Mayor (one office available):
 
Amy Shamroe
Tim Werner
 
As of the 4:00 p.m. deadline to file nominating petitions, the following individuals have filed for the Office of City Commissioner (three seats available):
 
Lance Boehmer
Kenneth M. Funk
Mary Mills
Laura Ness
Peter Schous
 
The withdrawal deadline for candidates is this Friday, July 25, at 4:00 p.m. After that time, all candidates whose filings are determined sufficient and determined eligible by the City Clerk’s office will be officially certified by Interim City Clerk Sarah Lutz for placement on the November ballot.
 
Candidates that are elected will be sworn in to office on November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.