The City's Mutually Monterey Principles recognize that while Councilmembers are elected by district, the Mayor and Councilmembers take an oath to represent the entire City of Monterey and its citizens. The Mayor and City Councilmembers are committed to making decisions that are in the interests of the entire community, hearing from residents with diverse viewpoints across the City, and giving equal consideration to issues and people inside and outside councilmember election districts.