Chief of Administration

Ali Spietz

Ali has worked for the City of Mercer Island for over 20 years.  Ali grew up in the Puget Sound area and began working for the City as a work study student during college in the Youth and Family Services Department.  In 2001, she returned to the City as the Deputy City Clerk and in 2004 was appointed City Clerk.  In June 2018, she was appointed Assistant to the City Manager and in October 2019 she was appointed Chief of Administration to coordinate internal service functions - IT, HR, Communications, Customer Service, and City Clerk.

In 2005, she received her Certified Municipal Clerk status and in 2010 she earned her Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.  She has served as President of the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA) and currently coordinates all of the advanced education for WMCA. She received the 2012 Clerk of the Year Award from WMCA after being nominated by the City and her clerk peers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work, Seattle University

Certifications

CMC - Certified Municipal Clerk designation (2005)
MMC - Master Municipal Clerk designation (2010)

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

WCMA - Washington City Managers Association
WMCA - Washington Municipal Clerks Association (Past President)