By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
WKTV Managing Editor
joanne@wktv.org
And now the council is up to its full seven last night as Rob Arnoys took the oath of office and joined the council.
Arnoys was one of two candidates elected by City of Wyoming residents to fill two council member-at-large seats on the city council. The other candidate was Renee Hill who along with Mayor Kent Vanderwood and First Ward Councilor Sheldon DeKryger were sworn into office on Dec. 5. Arnoys was unable to attend the Dec. 5 meeting due to a work conflict.
However, the council will shortly be down to six again as current council member-at-large John Fitzgerald will be stepping down at the end of the year to assume his roll as the 83rd District state house representative in January.
The council will appointment a Wyoming resident to fill the vacant seat. The term ends in 2024 when the seat is up for election. Applicants for Fitzgerald’s council seat must have lived in the city for two years. Those interested in applying to fill the seat may pick up an application from the clerk’s office, which is located at city hall, 1155 28th St. SW. Applications for filling the seat will be accepted through Dec. 21. Council will review all applications and interview candidates before making an appointment in January.
Fitzgerald along with State Representative Tommy Brann, who is terming out of his seat this year, were recognized for their service to the city and its residents. It was also noted that Brann was recently named House Representative of the Year by the Michigan Information and Resource, Inc. (MIRS)
