Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

Published 10:30 am Friday, April 24, 2026

Nancy Lee, Special to the Reporter

Opportunities to Attend Community Special Events:

• A Community Baby Shower will be held from 1-3 p.m. on May 3 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. For new and expectant parents: gift bags, refreshments, community resources and more.

Opportunities to Join:

• Applications are still open for boards and commission positions on the Arts Council (3), Open Space Conservancy (2), Parks and Recreation Commission (2) and the Utility Board (2). Applications can be found at www.mercerisland.gov/bc

Opportunities to Learn More/Provide Feedback:

• The city’s Transportation Improvement Plan, one for the 2027-2032 time frame, will be on the agenda for the May 5 city council meeting.

• Next city council meeting: 5 p.m. on May 5. Options for joining the meeting include in person at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, a Zoom link on the city’s website, and MI-TV (Channel 21). Citizen appearances: An opportunity to speak to the city council on items of interest. Speakers must register by 4 p.m. on the day of the council meeting at cityclerk@mercerisland.gov and are given three minutes to speak.

Gatherings With Councilmembers:

• Councilmember Ted Weinberg will hold his next monthly gathering at 10 a.m. on May 16 for a brunch at Crawlspace on Mercer Island, providing an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics of interest for Mercer Island residents. If you would like to attend, an RSVP is appreciated at tedweinberg@comcast.net

• “Ride the Light Rail with Councilmember Julie Hsieh.” On May 7, join Hsieh to take Island Bus 204 (meeting at 10:45 a.m.) from the south end QFC to the light rail station, then head to Pike Place Market for lunch. Contact juliehsieh@outlook.com

Other Important Citizen Notices:

• The city’s Pea Patch is at full capacity.