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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 […]

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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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