Fruita City Council Accepting Applications for Councilmember Vacancy

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September 8, 2022

The City of Fruita City Council is currently accepting applications to fill one vacant Councilmember position. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, September 22 by 5:00 p.m., and the Fruita City Council will conduct in-person interviews for the position on October 10, 2022. The application for the position can be found at fruita.org/citycouncil.

During the Fruita City Council meeting on September 6, 2022, Councilmember Heather O’Brien announced her resignation from the Council. Heather O’Brien was elected in the April 2020 election for a four-year term. The successful applicant will fill the Councilmember role for the remainder of the term ending on April 18, 2024. Applicants must be 21 years or older and must be a registered voter residing in Fruita City Limits.

Applicants are required to attend City Council meetings held on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday nights of the month, in addition to special meetings. The position also requires attendance to one to three board or commission meetings per month, and other regional events. Council members receive $300 per month for their service to the community.

To learn more about Fruita City Council including other City Council duties and the Fruita City Charter, please visit fruita.org/citycouncil.

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Media Contact: Ciara DePinto, Communications and Engagement Specialist, cdepinto@fruita.org, 970-858-3663