City Council
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen serve as the elected governing body of the City of Bland.
Together, they establish City policies, adopt ordinances, approve the municipal budget, and make decisions regarding City services, infrastructure, public safety, and community priorities.
Mayor
Merrilee Spurgeon
Mayor, City of Bland
Regular meetings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen are held:
Date: 2nd Monday of every month, except for holidays. If the 2nd Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Monday.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Bland City Hall, 209 W. Kansas City Street
Meeting dates and times may change. Please review the posted agenda or contact City Hall to confirm an upcoming meeting.
Members of the public are welcome to attend open meetings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
Residents who wish to address the Board should contact City Hall before the meeting to ask about the City’s public-comment procedures or to request placement on the agenda.
City Officials
City Clerk: Tesa Koch
Treasurer: Karen Dittman
Court Clerk: Julie Solan
Public Works Director: Rodney Turner
Contact the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Questions or comments for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen may be submitted through Bland City Hall.
City of Bland
209 W. Kansas City Street
P.O. Box 40
Bland, Missouri 65014
Phone: 573-646-3252
Fax: 573-646-5210
Email: cityadmin@cityofblandmo.com
CITY TAX INFORMATION
2026–2027 City Tax Information
The City of Bland makes current tax information available to residents, businesses, and members of the public.
The 2026–2027 tax document lists a total sales tax rate of 9.600%, consisting of Missouri, Gasconade County, and City of Bland sales taxes. The document also lists a 2.000% domestic utility tax rate, including water.
Tax rates and their application may vary according to the type of purchase, utility, or transaction.
Contact Bland City Hall or the Missouri Department of Revenue with specific tax questions.