City Government Overview

 City Council meetings are regularly scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of each month. You may submit a request to be added to a City Council meeting agenda here.  Requests should be turned in to either City Hall or Mayor Brick's office, located at 13 Military Road. Meetings begin at 6pm, and are held at the District Court courtroom, located at 14 Military Road.

The City of Marion is governed by the mayor and six at-large city council members, each serving four-year terms. 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 at
870-739-5410. 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. 

  • Mayor Tracy Brick

  • Ward 1 Councilman Adam Cupples

  • Ward 1 Councilman Kelsey Pirani Hensley

  • Ward 2 Councilman Taylor Guy

  • Ward 2 Councilman Cliff Wood

  • Ward 3 Councilman Ray Nassar

  • Ward 3 Councilman Bryan Jackson

(Click here for ward map. Note: File may take several moments to load.)

  • City Treasurer David Rikard

  • City Clerk Patty James

  • City Attorney Christopher Crain

  • District Court Judge Fred Thorne

Where Do My Taxes Go?
The City of Marion has a total tax rate of 10.25% as of January 1, 2021. There is an additional 1% Advertising & Promotion "hospitality tax" charged for lodging and prepared food.
The regular 10.25% tax breakdown is:
State - 6.50%
County - 1.75%
City - 2.00%

City Ordinances

Click the "CITY ORDINANCES" tab at the top of this page to view the library of City Ordinances. Please allow extra time for download.

City Council Minutes
Minutes are posted as draft documents, subject to change until approved by the City Council. ​

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Copies of minutes prior to 1/24/17 can be obtained by contacting City Hall at 870-739-5410.