City Council

Meet Your City Council

Picture of Mayor Peter Tacconelli

Peter Tacconelli
Mayor Pro-Tem
peter.tacconelli@cityofbessemermi.gov

Picture of Council Linda Nelson

Linda Nelson
Councilperson
linda.nelson@cityofbessemermi.gov

Picture of Councilor Mark Serwe

Mark Serwe
Councilperson
mark.serwe@cityofbessemermi.gov

Bill McDonald
Councilperson
bill.mcdonald@cityofbessemermi.gov

Attend a City Council Meeting

WHEN

  • Second and Fourth Monday of each month
  • 6:00PM
  • Unless conflicting with a holiday

WHERE

Council Chambers
Bessemer City Hall
411 South Sophie Street
Bessemer, MI 49911

All meetings are open to members of the public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.

This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. The Open Meetings Act, MCL41.72a (2) (3) and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Bessemer’s Clerk at 906-663-4311 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The City Council also acts as the Zoning Board of Appeals for individuals wanting to appeal a decision made by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. More information about the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found on page 238 of the Zoning Ordinance or by clicking the button to the right.

2026 Meeting Schedule

  • January 12th
  • January 26th
  • February 9th
  • February 23rd
  • March 9th
  • March 23rd
  • April 13th
  • April 27th
  • May 11th
  • Tuesday, May 26th
  • June 8th
  • June 22nd
  • July 13th
  • July 27th
  • August 10th
  • August 24th
  • September 14th
  • September 28th
  • October 12th
  • October 26th
  • November 9th
  • November 23rd
  • December 14th
  • December 28th

Latest City Council Meetings

10.12.26

Regular meeting of the Bessemer City Council. If you would like to receive the full agenda packet, please email Lisa. If you would like to join our mailing list for receiving the full packet before the meeting, please email Samantha and include your name, phone number, mailing address, and a brief statement indicating that you would like to […]

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9.28.26

Regular meeting of the Bessemer City Council. If you would like to receive the full agenda packet, please email Lisa. If you would like to join our mailing list for receiving the full packet before the meeting, please email Samantha and include your name, phone number, mailing address, and a brief statement indicating that you would like to […]

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9.14.26

Regular meeting of the Bessemer City Council. There is a public hearing on the proposed Recreation Area Addition for the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department. If you would like to receive the full agenda packet, please email Lisa. If you would like to join our mailing list for receiving the full packet before the meeting, please email Samantha and […]

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8.24.26

Regular meeting of the Bessemer City Council. If you would like to receive the full agenda packet, please email Lisa. If you would like to join our mailing list for receiving the full packet before the meeting, please email Samantha and include your name, phone number, mailing address, and a brief statement indicating that you would like to […]

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