Due to resignation, the Port Richey City Council has an open seat position. The City Council will appoint an appropriate citizen. The term will end when the seat is filled by election. Per the City’s charter, a candidate is qualified if they have lived inside the city limits of Port Richey for the past 12 months and are not a convicted felon. The Council will consider nominations for the position at the December 14, 2021, City Council meeting at 7:00 pm. Anyone qualified may request to be considered for the position.
If you are interested in being nominated for the position, please get in touch with the City Clerk at 727.835.1219 or a.mcdonough@cityofportrichey.com for further information and signature. Completed forms must be received by the City Clerk no later than December 10, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Applicants must attend the December 14, 2021, City Council meeting (7:00 pm, City Hall, 6333 Ridge Road) to answer questions from the Council. The decision of the appointment is solely the purview of the Council. Once the Council has selected the appointee, the City Clerk will administer the oath of office. The new City Council member will be seated in the position as a member of the City Council with all rights and responsibilities thereof.