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Methuen City Council
The Methuen City Council is a nine-member body that enacts the resolutions and ordinances governing the city. Three councilors are elected city-wide (“at-large”) and six are elected from the city’s three voting districts, East, Central, and West, two per district. Councilors serve two-year terms and, under Methuen’s charter, are limited to three consecutive terms. The Council elects a Chairperson from among its members each year.
- Sets policy and law by adopting ordinances and resolutions.
- Controls the purse by adopting the Mayor’s proposed annual budget.
- Provides oversight by confirming many appointments and reviewing city operations.
Council Members
The three at-large councilors are elected by all Methuen voters; the six district councilors each represent one of the city’s three districts. The East District covers Precincts 3, 7, 9, 12, 13 & 13-A; the Central District covers Precincts 1, 2, 6, 6-A, 10 & 14; the West District covers Precincts 4, 5, 8, 11 & 15.
Ryan DiZoglio
John Drew Jr.
Jana Pesce
Ella MacLaren
Yanilda Santos
Ronald Marsan
Neily Soto
Michael Simard
Patricia Valley
Individual councilor emails and direct lines are on the city’s City Council directory at methuen.gov.
Meetings & How to Participate
- Where: the Great Hall, Searles Building, 3rd Floor, 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen.
- When: meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. on the dates in the Council’s published 2026 schedule; agenda deadline is noon.
- Agendas & minutes: posted in advance on the city’s Agenda Center at methuen.gov.
- Watch: meetings are carried live and on demand by MCTV (methuentv.org).
Public hearings and meetings are where residents shape city decisions.