City Council

Here are the files for the SUCETTE DEVELOPMENT along with the Council conditions and amendments as of July 12, 2023 - click here ....Site Plan and Sound Memo from August 15, 2023 meeting - click here

Mandeville City Council Government is vested in a council consisting of five (5) members elected for four-year terms, of which two (2) are elected at large and three (3) from single member districts. Additional information on the city council can be found in the city charter.

City Council District maps can be found here.

The city council meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 3101 East Causeway Approach. (Note: Due to holiday schedules, the council meets only once in November and December.) Agendas are published on the city website on the Friday preceding the scheduled meeting.  Meetings are open to the public and are live streamed on the city Facebook page for your convenience.

City Council Members

Rick Danielson Councilman At Large  (985) 264-7285

Rick Danielson-Council at Large (985) 264-7285
rdanielson@cityofmandeville.com 

Rick Danielson graduated from Mandeville High School in 1988. After finishing graduate school, Rick was commissioned in the United States Air Force, serving our country for over nine years on active duty and achieving the rank of Major. During his military career, Rick deployed oversees in support of multiple operations to include Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. In 2004, Rick returned to Mandeville. Professionally, Rick is a senior financial advisor at a national brokerage firm in Mandeville. In 2012, Rick was first elected to the Mandeville City Council as Councilman - at – Large. In addition, Rick represented the City of Mandeville in 2013 – 2014 on the St. Tammany Parish Office of Inspector General Task Force, serving as the Chairman of this 24-member body. Rick has always been passionate about serving his community and is actively involved on boards and committees with several local non-profit and community service organizations. Currently, Rick serves on the Board of Commissioners for Recreation District #1 / Pelican Park, and is the Special Advisor to the Board of Directors for the Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville. In addition, Rick is a member of the Board of Trustees for Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and the Louisiana Chapter of the HeartGift Foundation. Previously, Rick was appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the St. Tammany Economic Development District, was the Vice President for Membership of the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Northshore Business Council. In 2006, Rick graduated from the Leadership St. Tammany Program. Rick served on the Leadership St. Tammany Board of Trustees from 2006 – 2010 and had the honor of serving as the Chairperson of the Board from 2008 – 2009. In addition, Rick is a distinguished past president of the Northshore Kiwanis Club and Division 13 Lieutenant Governor. Additionally, for over 20 years, Rick enjoyed volunteer coaching for various youth sports in St. Tammany Parish beginning in 1985. Rick was recognized as the 2014 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Board Member of the Year. Rick and his wife Stephanie have five children between the ages of 17 and 25.

Jason Zuckerman Councilman At-Large (504) 881-6920

Jason Zuckerman-Council at Large (504) 881-6920
jzuckerman@cityofmandeville.com

Jason Zuckerman is a licensed architect in the State of Louisiana, having earned his Master of Architecture from Tulane University. He has been involved in the design and construction industry for over 27 years and lived in and around the City of Mandeville since graduating from Tulane in 1993. Jason is Vice President at The McDonnel Group, a regional general contractor specializing in ground up construction as well as renovations including design-build, specializing in educational, institutional, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. He has been with the firm since its inception twenty years ago. Jason also practices Architecture in the Mandeville area and served on the City of Mandeville's Historic Preservation District Commission for several years prior to being elected to the City Council in addition to volunteering his time to Mandeville's Design Review Committee. Jason has been an active member to the American Institute of Architects since 1996, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) since 1993, and earned his LEED AP credentials from the Green Building Certification Institute in 2009. Jason has three children Curtis, Danny, and Sarah and is very excited to have an opportunity to help in planning for Mandeville's future while protecting and preserving its past and everything we all love about our great city.

Rebecca Bush Councilwoman District I (504) 451-6565

Rebecca Bush-Council Member District I (504) 451-6565
rbush@cityofmandeville.com

Rebecca Bush proudly serves the City of Mandeville and its residents as Council Member for District I. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Loyola University School of Law, and – for more than 20 years – has actively practiced law as a trial attorney in defense of a diverse array of civil claims. Ms. Bush has resided in Mandeville for 15 years, with her husband and son, and is a long-time member of multiple civic organizations.

Dr. Skelly Kreller Councilman District II (985) 869-0834

Dr. J. Skelly Kreller-Council Member District II (985) 869-0834
skreller@cityofmandeville.com

Dr. Skelly Kreller proudly serves the City of Mandeville and its residents as Council Member for District 2. He is a graduate of Jesuit High School, University of New Orleans, LSU School of Dentistry, Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He has practiced on the Northshore for 38 years and retired in 2015. Dr. Kreller is Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is a member of many professional associations. He has resided in Mandeville for the last 22 years with his wife Cheryl and their 2 Old English Sheepdogs, Olivia & Wally. They have a total of 5 children and 11 grandchildren between them.

Jill McGuire Councilwoman District III (985) 778-8671

Jill McGuire-Council Member District III (985) 778-8671
jmcguire@cityofmandeville.com

Jill McGuire grew up in the Mandeville area and is delighted to raise her children here as well. Jill and her husband Barrett have been married for 18 years. Jill’s love of restoring old properties landed her on the Historic Preservation District Commission where she served for two years. She and her husband live in old Mandeville and have three businesses in Old Mandeville as well. She is delighted to serve the people of District 3 on the council.