Lakewood City Council Seeks Applicants for At-Large Council Seat

LAKEWOOD, OHIO – Lakewood City Council is seeking applicants for the at-large council seat soon to be vacated by Councilmember Tristan Rader. Councilmember Rader will resign his council seat to assume the office of State Representative to which he was elected in the November 5, 2024 General Election. The candidate appointed to this position will serve the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends December 31, 2025.

Qualifications
An applicant must be a registered voter of the city and a resident of the city for at least one year to qualify for consideration. A comprehensive account of the position’s legal requirements, responsibilities, expectations, skills, and knowledge are outlined in the attached job description.

How To Apply

• Interested and qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting materials in PDF format to the Clerk of Council at council@lakewoodoh.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be accepted until Sunday November 24, 2024.
• Interviews will be scheduled January 6th and January 13th in recorded open sessions of Committee of the Whole. Applicants should hold these dates. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

Disclaimer
Pursuant to the Ohio Public Records Act, your application will be considered a public record that may be posted on the City of Lakewood’s website and/or shared upon receipt of a public records request.

About Lakewood City Council
Lakewood operates under a City Charter that provides for a Mayor/Council form of government and designates City Council as the legislative branch of Lakewood’s City government. Lakewood City Council is comprised of seven councilmembers. Three represent the city at-large and four represent each of the city’s wards. Councilmembers are elected in non-partisan elections and serve staggered four-year terms.

City Council monitors and oversees city finances and operations and initiates changes in response to new information and resident feedback. In addition, Council members serve as their constituents’ links to their local wards. City Councilmembers are ambassadors for the City, liaisons to City Hall and experienced problem solvers who help residents navigate questions and concerns about neighborhood issues and city services.