City of Sun Prairie Common Council Opens Applications to Fill Vacant Common Council Seat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 19, 2024
Jake King
Communications and Diversity Strategist
jking@cityofsunprairie.com
(608) 332-5397

City of Sun Prairie Common Council Opens Applications to Fill Vacant Common Council Seat

The City of Sun Prairie Common Council is soliciting applications for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Common Council, representing residents located in the 4th District, Wards 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 in the City of Sun Prairie. The appointment will be for the time from appointment until the next scheduled spring election. It is expected that the individual appointed will seek candidacy for the elected office being held in a spring election on April 1, 2025. The successful candidate elected will complete the term ending April 15, 2025.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and meet all Wisconsin voter eligibility requirements.

• Must reside within the boundaries of District 4 in the City of Sun Prairie.

Duties:

As the legislative or policymaking branch of City government, alderpersons manage and control the city properties, finances, and public services through the adoption of City ordinances, resolutions, and policies. The Council has the power to license, regulate, borrow money, and levy taxes. Alderpersons represent the residents of their aldermanic district in the City of Sun Prairie providing vision and leadership. In addition to attending Council meetings, alderpersons are expected to prepare for, attend, and participate in various standing committees as assigned by the Mayor.

Compensation:

$7,381.00 per year, paid monthly

How to Seek Appointment:

Complete the “Letter of Intent to Serve on Common Council” available online or from the City Clerk and submit to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Appointment Process:

Applicants who qualify for office and have submitted their letter of intent will be considered by the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with potential appointment at Common Council on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.

All information submitted to the City throughout this process is public and will be made available on City website. For additional information, please go to https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/1820/DISTRICT-4-VACANCY