City Council

Authority

The City Council is the legislative authority and governing body of the City of Cadillac. The Council exercises all power conferred upon or possessed by the City by adoption of laws, ordinances, and resolutions, except as limited by the City Charter or state law (City Charter, Section 3.1).

Meetings

Time: First and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Location: City of Cadillac Council Chambers at 200 N. Lake Street

City Council meetings are streamed live online on the CCTV website.

Agendas and Minutes

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Members

The Council is composed of five members, one of whom is Mayor. All members have equal authority. Terms of office are four years for Council Members and two years for the Mayor.

Tiyi Schippers
Bryan Elenbaas Council
Robert J. Engels

Tiyi Schippers
Mayor
At Large		Bryan Elenbaas
Council Member
Ward One
Scott Hopkins
Council Member
Ward Two		Robert Engels
Council Member
Ward Three
Ruthann French
Council Member
Ward Four
Members

Tiyi Schippers
At LargeDecember 31, 2025
Bryan Elenbaas
Ward OneDecember 31, 2027
Scott HopkinsWard TwoDecember 31, 2025
Robert J. Engels
Ward ThreeDecember 31, 2027
Ruthann FrenchWard FourDecember 31, 2025


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Education is encouraged for the part-time council members so that they will be at the cutting edge of information and issues involving municipal government. At various times throughout the year, members of the Cadillac City Council travel to seminars and training sessions to enhance their education and ability to fulfill the roles required by the office they have been elected to fill.

Salaries are set by an independent advisory committee that meets every two years.

Current salary information: 

  • Mayor: $5,000 per year
  • Council member: $3,500 per year