Salim Nice is a dedicated public servant and accomplished professional with a strong background in government reimbursement, tax, and technology. He currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Reimbursement Solutions (HRS), bringing over 20 years of experience in leading teams and executing strategic plans.

 

Before assuming his role as Mayor of Mercer Island, Salim built an impressive career in operations and technology, spearheading solutions that revolutionized how hospitals leverage government data. Under his leadership, he successfully managed the recovery of more than $1B for US Hospital providers, setting new standards for identifying reimbursement opportunities.

 

Salim co-founded Healthcare Payment Specialists LLC, where he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technology Officer. Under his guidance, the company grew from a team of three to more than 100 employees before being acquired by TransUnion in 2018 and soon after by FinThrive.

 

Salim's commitment to public service is evident in his involvement with the Mercer Island City Council. He was elected to Position 2 in November 2017 and served by appointment in Position 4 from July 2017 to November 2017. Salim's leadership qualities were recognized by the City Council when he was elected as Deputy Mayor for 2018-2019 and subsequently as Mayor in 2022. Salim was re-elected Mayor for 2024-2025.

 

Beyond his civic duties, Salim volunteers with the Islands Oil Spill Association (IOSA), a non-profit, community-based, community-supported oil spill response organization that serves the San Juan Islands.

 

A Mercer Island native, Salim holds a degree from Seattle University, and he is happily married to Janice Nice, also a Mercer Island native. Together, they are proud parents of a young child.

 

Salim's expertise, leadership, and dedication make him a valuable asset to the City of Mercer Island. As Mayor, he continues prioritizing the community's welfare and striving for excellence in every aspect of his responsibilities.

Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis was first elected to the council in November 2017, for a four-year term starting in January 2018. His focus is on neighborhoods and results-oriented local government. He was chosen deputy mayor in January 2020 and again in January 2022.

 

Jared represents the council on the King County Growth Management Planning Council, the Association of Washington Cities Federal Legislative Priorities Committee and the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee. He is council liaison to the Transportation Commission.

 

In his professional life, Jared manages marketing and communications for entertainment software publisher North America at Kalypso Media Group. Jared is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, pursued graduate studies at Brown University and is a graduate of both the Advance Bellevue and Bellevue Essentials community leadership programs.

 

Before joining the council, Jared served on the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board. He has also served on the following other boards: Lifewire (which helps domestic violence victims), The Sophia Way (which helps women experiencing homelessness), the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce’s public affairs committee and the Lake Hills Neighborhood Association.

 

Awards Jared has received include 2023 Civic Leader of the Year from the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, 2023 Tikkun Olam Award for Public Service (Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle), 2023 Hakarat Hatov Award for combating antisemitism in Washington State (Seattle Jewish Chapel, Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood and Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath), 2022 Eastside's Most Influential People (425 Magazine) and 2022 Building Bridges Across the Nations Award for Public Service (Washington State India Trade Relations Action Committee).

 

Jared is the son of Dutch parents and an immigrant from Canada, and has a personal understanding of the value of diversity and the important role it plays in Bellevue’s continuing efforts to be a more inclusive city. He and his wife Lori live in the Lake Hills neighborhood with a young daughter.

 

An avid cyclist, Jared enjoys riding through Bellevue’s neighborhoods while taking in the city’s unique characteristics, and spending time with the family at Downtown Park. He has lived in Bellevue since 2001.