candidate filing opening

There will be 2 council positions on the April 4, 2023 ballot. The positions are currently held by Debbie Bennett & Brandy Barclay. If you're interested in running for one of these positions, candidate filing opens on December 6, 2022 and closes on December 27, 2022. 
Candidates must be residents of the City of Meadville for at least one year prior to the election, be at least 21 years old, shall be a qualified voter in the city, shall reside in the city throughout his/her term of office, and be a citizen of the US. You are also required to be current on your state income taxes, personal property and real estate taxes. 
Council members have 2 year terms. 
If you would like to file for candidacy, please contact the city at citymdvl@gmail.com or call the city clerk at 660.938.4999 to schedule an appointment to complete the required paperwork.