Second Ward Council Member Vacancy

CITY OF HANNIBAL SEEKS INTERESTED CITIZENS FOR  SECOND WARD COUNCIL MEMBER

The City of Hannibal is calling for all interested citizens of the Second Ward, who wish to serve in the vacant position of Second Ward Council Member, to deliver to the Office of City Clerk a letter of interest no later than 10:00 a.m. July 24, 2026.

Minimum requirements/qualifications that must be met include:

• at least twenty-five (25) years of age
• citizen of the United States
• registered voter of the City
• inhabitant of the City for at least one (1) year
• resident of the Second Ward for at least six (6) months proceeding
• no person shall be entitled to hold any office who is in arrears for any City taxes

Council Members cannot hold any other compensated public office, or any position in City government during the term of Council Member.  See the City of Hannibal Charter at www.hannibal-mo.gov for additional limitations and qualifications.

This position will be appointed by vote of the City Council and will serve for a temporary period ending with the next Municipal Election in April 2027 and requires attendance of bi-weekly Council meetings.  Compensation is $200 per month and has no fringe benefits with the exception of election to participate in Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS).

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest explaining qualifications and desire to represent the City of Hannibal and Second Ward as Council Member and include name, address and phone number.  This letter will be used to determine who will be allowed to participate in a subsequent interview with the City Council, based on verification of the above qualifications. The letter of interest must be submitted to the Office of City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. July 24, 2026, to qualify. 

It is the intent of the City Council to meet with and interview candidates during the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Council Meeting.  Please direct questions to City Clerk, Melissa Cogdal at 221-0111, ext. 209.

Letters of Interest must be received by 10:00 a.m. July 24, 2026, and envelopes should be clearly marked with the name and address of the Respondent and the words
“Request for Interest SECOND WARD COUNCIL MEMBER” spelled out on the envelope to be delivered to:
Melissa Cogdal, City Clerk
City of Hannibal – Office of City Clerk
320 Broadway
Hannibal MO  63401
(573) 221-0111, ext. 209

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