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Marion council appoints Jacquelin Fritz to Ward 2 vacancy
Summary
The Marion Common Council accepted the resignation of Ward 2 Alderperson Gwendalyn Williams and appointed Jacquelin Fritz to fill the seat; Fritz took the oath of office at the May 11 meeting.
Mayor Chris Goke called the Marion Common Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on May 11, 2026. The council accepted the resignation of Ward 2 Alderperson Gwendalyn Williams and moved to fill the vacancy.
Alderperson Jacquelin Fritz introduced herself to the council, noting her membership in the Marion Lions Club and her service on a day care board. The council voted to appoint Jacquelin Fritz to serve as Ward 2 Alderperson. The deputy clerk-treasurer administered the oath of office and Fritz joined the council for the remainder of the meeting.
The appointment followed routine procedural approvals earlier in the meeting, including agenda and minutes approvals. The council did not record opposition to the appointment in the minutes and no public comments on the appointment were logged.
The council will continue to seat Fritz as Ward 2 Alderperson until the next scheduled election or as required by municipal procedures.
