Applications to fill the Common Council vacancies for Member at Large/ Even Years and Aldermanic District 1 are now available. The term for an individual appointed to the District 1 seat would expire in April, 2025. For the at large position, the term would expire in April, 2024. [Presumably a person residing in District 1 could apply for both seats.] A map of the districts may be found here. District 1 is basically in the east/southeast part of the city; a call to the city clerk’s office can confirm a resident’s district.

Common Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Members are expected to review the agenda packet prior to the meeting. In addition, all members serve on one or more committees. The salary is $300 per month.

Applications can be physically picked up at the second floor of the Municipal Building, found at 312 W Whitewater Street. Or they can be found online at the City Website via the City Clerk’s Page or below:
For District 1:
https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/FormCenter/Clerks-Office-12/Application-for-Appointment-to-Common-Co-119
For At Large:
https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/FormCenter/Clerks-Office-12/Application-for-Appointment-to-Common-Co-120

The Application deadline is January 30th at 4:30 p.m. and interviews are to be conducted by the City Council on February 6th at its 6:30 p.m. meeting.

If you have any questions about the application please contact the City Clerk at 262-473-0102 or a
hboehm@whitewater-wi.org.