GALESBURG, Ill — Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman is accepting suggestions for a new City Council seat after the controversy surrounding the seat's former holder opened the spot.
The city announced in a press release on Wednesday, July 21 that the mayor would be accepting nominations from the public for the newly-vacated Ward 3 Alderman seat.
Residents can send nominations to Mayor Schwartzman through several channels:
- Emailing him at pschwart@ci.galesburg.il.us
- By calling the City Clerk at 309-345-3610
Nominations must be submitted by July 28 at 4 p.m. You will also be expected to provide the nominee's contact information and reasons for their nomination.
After the submission period ends, the mayor will vett the nominees and send applications to the finalists. After the applications are returned, Mayor Schwartzman will nominate his choice and send them to the City Council for a vote, which will no occur no later than August 16.