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City of Niceville seeks applicants to fill council vacancy following resignation of Abner Williams

The City of Niceville is seeking a dedicated Niceville resident to fill a vacancy on the Niceville City Council in light of the resignation of Councilman Abner Williams on January […]

Niceville City Council (City of Niceville)

The City of Niceville is seeking a dedicated Niceville resident to fill a vacancy on the Niceville City Council in light of the resignation of Councilman Abner Williams on January 9, 2024. 

  • The City will hold a workshop-style Special Council Meeting on January 29, 2024, at 6 PM in the Niceville Council Chambers to review applicant’s resumes and discuss the selection process.
  • No selection will be made at this meeting.  All Niceville residents are welcome to attend.

According to the city, any Niceville resident who is interested in serving as a council member must live within city limits and is required to submit a letter of intent and resume to the Niceville City Clerk’s Office.

  • Letters of intent and resumes can be mailed to the attention of the City Clerk at 208 Partin Drive North, Niceville FL 32578, or emailed to ddoucet@nicevillefl.gov. All letters of intent and resumes must be received by 4 PM on January 26, 2024.

The newly appointed council member will serve until the next scheduled election in March 2027 and will be required to comply with the annual Form 6 financial disclosure statutory requirements. 

Interested applicants can obtain additional details by contacting the City Manager, David Deitch, at (850) 279-6436 ext. 1001.

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