Platted in 1867. Incorporated as a village in 1883.
The Mayor and Council members are elected to four year terms. The position of Mayor is the only City Council seat elected in the Presidential election year with two Council members elected each year in those years where the Mayor is not elected.
Regular meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m., except November when the regular meeting of City Council in November is the second Monday following the election. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Essexville City Hall, 1107 Woodside Avenue.
