Who Wants to Join the Northfield City Council?

So, you want your voice heard on city matters? Here's your chance.

The Northfield City Council is now taking applications to fill a vacancy created by Councilor Kris Vohs' resignation, who leaves the Council at the end of the year.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 29. If appointed, you serve from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2012. The at-large council seat is part of the 2012 election.

Applicants must confirm that they are qualified for appointment by meeting the requirements:

• The applicant is a resident of Northfield,
• Is qualified to vote in Northfield,
• Is at least 21 years of age, and
• Meets any other qualifications for the office prescribed by law.

Applicants will be asked to state:

• Why they are interested in the appointment;
• Their education, training and/or experience that is relevant to the appointment;
• Indicate their availability for an interview by the Council on either December 5 or 12, 2011.

Applications are available at , the , on the city of Northfield website or can be obtained by contacting city clerk Deb Little at 507-645-3001 or via email at deb.little@ci.northfield.mn.us.

The Council reserves the right to request further information from applicants, to reopen the application process, and to extend the time for a decision.