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Council appoints Michael Fleetwood to fill vacant Fifth Ward seat
Summary
After interviewing four candidates March 4, the Hannibal City Council appointed Michael Fleetwood to the vacant Fifth Ward seat; the appointment fills the seat until the next municipal election in April (year not specified).
On March 4, 2025, the Hannibal City Council appointed Michael Fleetwood to fill the vacant Fifth Ward seat until the next municipal election in April, following interviews with four candidates.
The council conducted individual interviews of four applicants — Bill Dixon, Paul Anderson, Jeffrey Van Hoos and Michael Fleetwood — before taking successive nominations and roll-call votes. The final roll call on Fleetwood recorded five yes votes and one no; the council then invited the new council member to join the dais. Mayor Lotterman encouraged the candidates to consider running in the next scheduled election.
Council members discussed candidates’ experience and community ties during deliberations. Several members said budget familiarity and long-term local residency were important. After the vote Mayor Lotterman said, “This was not an easy decision. I appreciate that you stepped forward to serve.”
The seat will remain filled by appointment until the municipal election referenced for next April; council members asked that applicants consider running when the seat is on the ballot. The council did not publish a different effective date during the meeting; party officials or staff were to follow up on filing details and next steps for the appointee.
Votes and the interview process were handled in open session; council members said the process included nomination rounds and individual votes until one candidate received the highest number of votes.
The council also encouraged all four applicants to remain engaged with city issues and to consider standing in the upcoming election.
