Lakewood City Council Seeks Applicants for Vacant At-Large Council Seat

Lakewood City Council is seeking applicants for the At-Large Council seat soon to be vacated by Councilmember Meghan George. Councilmember George will resign effective January 1, 2020 to assume the responsibilities of the Office of Mayor to which she has been elected. The candidate appointed to the position is expected to serve the remainder of the term, which expires December 31, 2021.

Article 2.2 of the Third Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood stipulates that each member of council must be both a resident and registered voter of the city for at least one year immediately prior to taking office and shall continue to be a resident and registered voter of the city.

Interested and qualified individuals may submit a cover letter and resume to the Clerk of Council, 12650 Detroit Road, Lakewood, OH 44107, or by email to council@lakewoodoh.net. Applications will be accepted until further notice. An application deadline and appointment process will be outlined by the 2020 City Council, which will convene for its first meeting on January 6, 2020.