PLEASE NOTE THESE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGES:
August Council Meeting will be held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7pm
September Council Meeting will be held Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7pm
The City of Marion is governed by the mayor and six at-large city council members, each serving four-year terms. City Council meetings are regularly scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The City also has an elected City Clerk and an appointed City Treasurer.
Contact information for city officials may be obtained by contacting City Hall at870-739-5410. You may use the contact form located on the "Contact Us" page to have an email directed to any city official you specify in your message body. The current roster of city officials is shown below.
You may submit a request to be added to a City Council meeting agendahere.
Mayor Frank Fogleman
Ward 1 Councilman David Bigger
Ward 1 Councilman Kelly O'Neal
Ward 2 Councilman Jim Spence Ward 2 Councilman Cliff Wood
City Treasurer David Rikard
City Clerk Patty James
City Attorney James Hale
District Court Judge Fred Thorne
Where Do My Taxes Go?
The City of Marion has a total tax rate of 11.25%. There is an additional 1% Advertising & Promotion "hospitality tax" charged for lodging and prepared food.
The regular 11.25% tax breakdown is:
State - 6.50%
County - 2.75%
City - 2.00%
City Council Minutes Minutes are posted as draft documents, subject to change until approved by the City Council.
