A 184-year tradition of civic service.
Founded in 1842 on the banks of the Meridian River, our city has grown from a settlement of 1,200 to a metropolitan community of more than 184,000 residents — held together by the same fundamental promise: that local government should be accountable, accessible, and built around the people it serves.
Elected, appointed, and accountable.
The Mayor and 12-member City Council are elected by ward; the City Manager is appointed by Council to lead daily operations.
Six moments that shaped Meridian.
City of Meridian incorporated
A charter is granted on the banks of the Meridian River; the first Mayor is sworn in.
Hall of Mayors completed
The neoclassical Hall of Mayors opens its doors at 1 Civic Square — still our seat of government today.
First city-wide public works expansion
During the Recovery, the city paves 47 miles of road and modernizes water and sewer.
City Charter modernized
A council-mayor government is formalized; ward boundaries are redrawn for fair representation.
First open data portal launched
Meridian becomes one of the first mid-sized cities to publish council records and budgets online.
Have a question for City Hall?
Reach the right department directly. Most inquiries are answered within one business day.
Government in service of the public good.
The City of Meridian exists to provide essential services equitably, to safeguard the public good, and to invest in the long-term well-being of every neighborhood. We measure success not in policies passed, but in lives improved.
Integrity
Honest stewardship of public trust and resources, in every chamber and every transaction.
Transparency
Open meetings, open records, and clear communication about every decision we make.
Inclusivity
A government that reflects, listens to, and serves the full breadth of our community.
Stewardship
Balanced budgets and sustainable infrastructure, so the next generation inherits more than we received.