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Waterville councilmember Tony Garber to step down; council to accept letters of interest and appoint replacement by June 13
Summary
Councilmember Tony Garber announced his resignation effective May 13; council said it will accept letters of interest for the seat and expects to appoint a replacement within 30 days, with a June 9 review and a target appointment date of June 13.
Mayor Fischer and council members announced on May 12 that Councilmember Tony Garber submitted notice that his last day of service will be effective May 13, 2025, and that council has 30 days to appoint a replacement.
Mayor Fischer explained the timeline and application requirements: interested residents should submit letters of interest or applications in writing to City Administrator John Gokenauer. The mayor said council will accept submissions through May 12 (the mayor’s remarks included some back-and-forth clarifying dates), will review candidate materials on June 9 and expects to make an appointment by June 13, 2025. The mayor specified two statutory requirements for applicants: they must have been a city resident for at least two years and be eligible to vote.
Garber thanked colleagues and staff in brief remarks and said he looks forward to returning as a resident and visiting city events. Council members thanked Garber for his service and noted a June meeting schedule to review candidates.
Why it matters: the vacancy creates an immediate need for a temporary appointment under the city’s process; interested, eligible residents have a narrow window to apply and council will consider applicants at its June 9 meeting before making a selection by June 13.
