FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Council Accepting Applications to Fill Third Ward City Council Seat
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Morgantown City Council is accepting applications for the vacancy of a Third Ward council member to serve the remainder of the term (expiring June 30, 2021). The filling of the position comes after Morgantown Third Ward City Councilor Zackery Cruze resigned on March 5.
Council will accept applications for the vacancy until March 18. Based on the timeline laid out in the City Charter, Council will interview applicants on March 23 and will appoint the new member on March 30.
Applicants must reside in the current Third Ward boundaries, not the updated Third Ward boundaries taking effect for the next term of City Council.
If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the vacant Third Ward council seat, complete the online application form. If you have additional questions, please call the City Clerk’s office at 304-284-7434. For more information on the process of filling a council vacancy or to see current ward boundaries, visit the city’s webpage.
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