Reopening of Application Period for City of Marco Island City Council Vacancy

The application period for individuals interested in filling a vacant seat on the City Council has been re-opened. The application period is from February 19 – February 28, 2025, 5:00 PM. Only new applicants need to apply. Existing candidate applications have been kept on file and will be considered along with new applicants. The City Council vacancy was created effective November 5, 2024, when Greg Folley resigned from his Council position to run for State Representative, District 81.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025, 5:00p.m.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible to apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Be a qualified elector of the City of Marco Island.

* Have been a resident of the City for at least one year prior to the application date.

* Have not served on the City Council for more than eight (8) years during their lifetime.

Filling the Vacancy:

In accordance with Section 3.05(3) of the City Charter, the remaining Council members shall appoint a candidate by majority vote. The appointment will be for the remainder of the unexpired term. The application process, previously used for filling past vacancies, is intended to establish a pool of candidates for consideration.