Columbus City Council is now accepting applications to fill the District 7 seat vacated by Councilmember Shayla Favor, who will resign on December 31, 2024.
The application process, outlined by the City Charter and Code, requires interested individuals to apply by December 9, 2024, at noon viaCouncil President Shannon Hardin detailed the timeline and process in a memo to council members. Applications submitted between November 14 and the December 9 deadline will be considered. Following the application period, council members will submit a list of finalists to the City Clerk by December 12, 2024.
The recent shift from an at-large to a hybrid-district system mandates that council members reside in the district they represent. District 7 encompasses areas such as Downtown, Franklinton, and the University District. "I want to thank Councilmember Favor for her service and commitment to the City during her time on Council. I wish her the best as she moves on to the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office," said Hardin. "To ensure the continuity of governing, Council must fill vacant seats based on the process outlined in the City Code. I believe the City would be best served by an experienced civic leader who can act as a caretaker for District 7.
A public hearing is scheduled for December 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. to hear from candidates and the public. Those wishing to provide testimony should email Kevin McCain at [email protected] by noon on the day of the hearing. In early 2025, council members will nominate and vote on applicants for the vacancy. The appointed nominee will serve the remainder of Favor’s term, ending December 31, 2025.
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