Common Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacant Seat

PLATTEVILLE, WI (July 24, 2019) – The Common Council is seeking applicants to fill the At-large Alderperson seat vacated by Cena Sharp, who resigned from her position on July 11. The successful applicant will serve the remainder of the term which expires in April 2021. To apply, interested individuals should submit a one-page letter of interest answering the following questions to cityclerk@platteville.org by August 23:

• Describe your qualifications for serving on the Common Council,
• Describe what you like about Platteville,
• Describe the area or improvements you would focus on if appointed, and
• Describe what characteristics you believe are important to be an effective member of the Common Council.

Interviews with the Common Council will be held the evening of September 3.  Candidates are invited to make a five-minute presentation for the interview, followed by answering 5-10 minutes of questions from the Council.  Appointment by the Council is planned for September 10, with new member swearing-in and orientation at the September 24 meeting.  Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and reside within the City limits.