Official Certified Candidates for Mayor and City Commission

July 25, 2023

City of Traverse City Candidates for Mayor & City Commission
Filing Deadline July 25, 2023 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 seat available):

Tom Mair
Amy Shamroe

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):

Jackie Anderson
Kenneth M. Funk
Caroline Kennedy
Mary Mills
Chris Minkin
Shea M. O’Brien
Merek Roman
Heather Shaw
Mitchell Treadwell


The withdrawal deadline for candidates is this Friday, July 28, 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 City Clerk Benjamin Marentette for placement on the November ballot.

Candidates that are elected at the November 7, 2023, election will be sworn in to office on November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.