Elected Officials

Elected Officials - City Government
The City, like all aspects of government, is in charge of a lot, including:  first responders, recreation and water. The City of Haverhill has a strong mayor form of government with Mayor Melinda Barrett currently serving as Mayor. Haverhill also has a representative City Council, which is an 11-member body, with four councilors elected at-large by City voters, and seven councilors elected to represent each of the city's seven wards elected by the voters in the ward. City elections are held on the first Tuesday in November during odd-numbered years.

• Mayor's Contact Information
• City Councilors & Contact Information
• School Committee Members & Contact Information

Elected Officials - State Government 

The City of Haverhill derives its authority from the state, properly known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All executive, statewide offices expire every 4 years, falling on even-numbered years that are not presidential election years. Governor's Councilor, State Senator, and State Representative are elected every 2 years.

To find your state representative, Click here.

Elected Officials - Federal Government 
The state shares the bulk of governing with the United States federal government. The federal government alone maintains the military, runs the Post Office, establishes foreign policy, conducts trade, and establishes copyright and patent laws. The President is elected every 4 years on leap years. U.S. Senators are elected for 6-year terms (staggered) to the U.S. Senate. U.S. Congressmen are elected every 2 years to the U.S. House of Representatives.