Fredericksburg City Council announces the vacancy of Ward 3 Council Seat and subsequent application process for appointment of a new Councilor. Section 7 of the City Charter provides: “Vacancies in the Council shall be filled within 45 days [of January 1] by a recorded majority vote of the remaining members of the Council[.]”
Therefore, City residents living within Ward 3 who are interested in serving as City Councilor through the remainder of the current term ending on December 31, 2025 are asked to apply for the position by way of a two-step process. To apply: 1) Fill out and submit the Boards & Commissions Appointment Application and 2) Email a resume to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2025. Council will provide further direction on the appointment at its January 14, 2025 meeting.
Dr. Timothy Duffy announced his resignation from City Council at the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting. His fellow Council Members are incredibly grateful for his 10 years of service and wish him all the best as he takes some much-deserved personal time with his family.
A map of City Wards is available online. Four City Council seats, including this Ward 3 seat, will be up for election during the November 4, 2025 local elections. Residents who are interested in running for local offices in November 2025 will find information on becoming a candidate on the City’s website at Fredericksburgva.gov.