Let's talk
about Merced.
We meet by Zoom and in person.
By Zoom, we meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6 - 7 PM.
You can join here:
https://qrco.de/neighborsmerced
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In person, we meet at public parks across the city on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 3 to 5:30 pm (pre-dark, with free food, usually on the grill). Due to rain, we are moving December's cookout to Sunday, December 15, at Rahilly Park.
Discuss your shared concerns and get to know about City Council. Meet and work with other to create the best Merced.
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Free public meeting to learn how local people work together and with the City of Merced to improve services, conditions, and what you care about
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Meet local people with experience in City processes and services sharing their tips, successes, and skills
Your Voice Matters.
Join other Merced residents in the biweekly meetings to share idea and work together to create the best Merced. We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.
Inform the City Council about your concerns, ideas, and recommendations. The Council represent your interests, so share what's important to you.
Bring lessons and news back to your neighbors to increase the number of people in Merced who know how to make change happen.
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Join A Biweekly Meeting
We meet every 1st Wednesday of each month by Zoom.
In person, we meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at a local public park, from 3 to 5:30 (pre -dark). Join us to talk about what's happening in your neighborhood. Discuss your thoughts and feeling. Together we can discover shared concerns. Get to know about City Council and work with them to make the best Merced.
What is the City Council?
Representing all the citizens of our community, the City Council guides the city's decision-making as it sets policies, makes laws, approves budgets, and votes on how and which projects are developed.
Meet the City Councilmembers . . .
Seven elected officials who set community goals and priorities based on the problems and needs of the residents of Merced.
The City Council Wants to Hear From You.
City Council Meetings are open to everyone. Join in to watch or to make a public comment. It's easier than you think.
Share an Issue or Concern
Comment on a Specific Agenda Item
Public Comment: How does it work?
In Person
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Fill out a “Request to Speak” form.
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Place it in the dropbox before the meeting or turn it in to the City Clerk.
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You will have 3-5 minutes to speak.
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If you comment on a specific agenda item, please mark the item #.
By Voicemail
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Call (209) 388-8688
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Call before 1pm on the day of the meeting.
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Time limit of 3 min.
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If you comment on a specific agenda item, please mark the item #.
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Voicemails will be played out loud during the meeting.
By Email
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Send your email to
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Send before 1pm on the day of the meeting.
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300 words or less.
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If you comment on a specific agenda item, please mark the item #.
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Emails will not be read out loud, but will be given to Council Members.