Candidates selected for November election during Petoskey City Convention Wednesday
PETOSKEY — Different delegates and representatives from Petoskey's four wards met to discuss what names will be on the ballot this November, as well as what concerns they see facing the city during the annual City Convention Wednesday night.
The City Convention kicked off at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Petoskey City Hall. More than 40 people were in the room representing the different wards. The main purpose of the convention is to introduce the candidates for open city council seats and to give representatives the opportunity to share concerns related to their wards and the city as a whole.
The November, three seats on Petoskey City council will be up for grabs, serving wards 2-4.
Charlie Willmott and Dan Smith were selected by delegates to serve as the candidates for Ward 2, filling the seat Derek Shiels currently fills. The open seat is for a three-year term, serving 2026-2028.
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