Avon Lake City Council accepting resumes for Ward 3 representative

08/25/2026 – Avon Lake, Ohio – Amy Gentry was elected on November 2, 2023, as the Council Ward 3 Representative for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2027. Ms. Gentry has submitted her resignation from this elected position, effective August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Avon Lake City Council is soliciting letters of interest and resumes from eligible residents interested in being appointed to serve as the Ward 3 Representative. The individual appointed to Ms. Gentry’s unexpired term shall serve until December 31, 2027. If interested in continuing to serve as the Ward 3 Representative, the individual must be elected on November 4, 2027, for a full four-year term.

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must be a resident of Ward 3 and a qualified elector of the City of Avon Lake. A qualified elector is a person who meets the age and residency requirements established by state law or local ordinance and must be a registered voter.

The candidate shall not hold any other public office or employment within the municipality and shall not be interested in profits from any job, work, or service for which municipal funds are expended.

Letters of interest and resumes should be submitted by mail or in person to:

Valerie Rosmarin, Clerk of Council
150 Avon Belden Road
Avon Lake, H 44012

Applications may also be submitted via email to vrosmarin@avonlake.org.

Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Interviews will be conducted during the week of September 14, 2026. The individual selected to fill the vacancy will be appointed at the Council Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

About the City of Avon Lake
Our mission is to foster a safe and connected community where families thrive, the small-town character of our lakeside community is preserved, and all residents enjoy excellent city services that enhance their quality of life. For more information, visit us online at avonlake.org.

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