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Mercer Island council elects Rosenbaum mayor, Becker deputy mayor for 2026–27
Mercer Island City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary
Dave Rosenbaum was elected mayor by unanimous council roll call; Daniel Becker won the deputy mayor post in a 4–3 roll-call vote. New mayor and deputy mayor were sworn in and the council recessed briefly for photos.
Dave Rosenbaum was elected mayor of Mercer Island on Tuesday during the council’s reorganizational meeting, and Daniel Becker was chosen deputy mayor.
City Clerk Andrea Larson opened nominations and Council Member Ted Weinberg nominated Dave Rosenbaum. After a…
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