Maryland Heights is a second-ring west-central suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1985. Edwin L. Dirck was elected the city's first mayor. Mark M. Levin has been City Administrator since August 1985. Maryland Heights is located at 38°43′10″N 90°26′51″W / 38.719551°N 90.447467°W / 38.719551; -90.447467 . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.6 square miles , of which 21.4... square miles is land and 2.2 square miles , or 9.29%, is water. The city of Maryland Heights is a Third-Class Statutory City. It is governed by a Mayor who serves a four year term and a City Council made up of eight members. The city is divided into four wards. Two council-people are elected from each ward to serve on a city council for two year terms. The city is constructing a new government center to be completed in the summer of 2008. The city has offered internships in public administration since 1986.
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