The City of Belleair Beach operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the legislative body of the City and is empowered by the charter to make policy which is then communicated to the City Manager for implementation. The City Council is composed of a Mayor and six (6) councilmembers who are elected at large on a non-partisan basis.

Mayor Kathy Mortensen Term 2011-2013

Vice Mayor David Dumville Term 2010-2012

Councilmember Jeril S. Cohen Term 2011-2013

Councilmember Mitch Krach Term 2010-2012

Councilmember Leslie Notaro Term 2010-2012

John Pietrowski Term 2011-2013

Councilmember Wanda Schwerer Term 2011-2013

Council Meetings - Generally, the City Council meets on the first Monday of every month. These meetings begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Some variation in meeting dates may occur due to the holidays and other extenuating circumstances. Council may hold special meetings and workshops when called for by the Mayor or by three councilmembers. Notices of Council meetings are posted on the City marquee (located directly north of City Hall on Causeway Boulevard) and on the City’s website. Residents are also welcome to call City Hall at 727.595.4646 to request information regarding meeting information. 

Meetings are held in the Community Center located at 444 Causeway Blvd. The public is encouraged to attend. For information regarding Council activities, please call the City Clerk at 727.595.4646 ext. 124. Residents with cable TV access are also encouraged to view pre-recorded Council meetings on cable Channel 615 (also known as BBTV 615) or Verizon Channel 40. Residents may also view the prior City Council Meeting through streaming video.

Elections & Terms City Council Seat elections are held on the second Tuesday in March of each year. The Mayor and six Councilmembers are elected for two-year with overlapping terms. Email the City Clerk for information regarding elections and terms.  You may also send email correspondence to the Mayor, Vice Mayor and/or Councilmembers through the City Clerk.