City Manager

Jessi Bon

City Manager

Jessi Bon was appointed as Interim City Manager for the City of Mercer Island in June 2019 and permanent City Manager on February 18, 2020.  She previously served as the Parks & Recreation Director since August 2018.  With over 20 years of experience in municipal government, Jessi has a strong passion for public service.  Before coming to Mercer Island she served as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Sammamish, and prior to that was its Director of Parks & Recreation for 10 years.

Jessi is a Mercer Island resident and lives on the north end with her husband and three daughters, who are avid park users and outdoor enthusiasts.

Vision 

"This is an organization with unlimited potential. My vision is a people-first organization that builds and maintains enduring relationships. Trust is at the foundation of our organization, both in serving our community and working together as a team. We build trust through authenticity, doing what we say we’re going to do, and remaining open to feedback. And here’s a key detail: if we’re going to be a creative, solution-oriented organization, that means sometimes things won’t go as planned and we’ll make mistakes. And when we do, we’ll use those as a learning opportunity. That is how we’ll grow and evolve.”

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, Western Washington University
Master of Public Administration, Seattle University

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

ICMA – International City Manager Association
NRPA – National Recreation and Park Association
WRPA – Washington Recreation and Park Association