Position Vacancies

Written By Dalene Bloom

Hello Maywood Park Residents,

The City of Maywood Park is actively seeking engaged residents to serve our community! This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference in our city. We currently have two vacancies on our City Council and five open positions on our City Budget Committee.

City Council Member (2 vacancies)

Term: June 2025 to January 2027 (Positions will be up for election in November 2026)

Responsibilities:

  • Attend Council Meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month.

  • Commit approximately 6 hours per month to council meetings and preparation for agenda items.

  • Attend at least 6 months of meetings prior to being seated in January to gain a comprehensive understanding of City operations.

  • Be available for 1-3 additional daytime meetings per year.

  • Take on specific Council responsibilities (e.g., streets, franchises).

  • Participate in community events such as the 4th of July celebration, Christmas tree decorating, Easter Egg hunt, and city clean-ups.

  • Contribute to drafting and working on various city projects.

  • Conduct budget research.

  • Act as a goodwill ambassador for the City.

  • Assist in preparing the city budget.

Ideal candidates for City Council should demonstrate ethical leadership, integrity, a commitment to upholding our City Charter, and a strong willingness to collaborate with fellow Council members and residents. A minimum of 12 months' residency in Maywood Park is required.

The current City Council will appoint two individuals to fill the remainder of these vacant terms.

To express your interest in serving on City Council, please submit a short written statement that includes:

  • An introduction of yourself and any relevant personal information you'd like to share.

  • Your goals or vision for your time as a City Council member.

  • A list of any relevant experiences, skills, or values you possess 

  • Prior volunteer work and/or experience with government or leadership 

Budget Committee Member (5 vacancies)

Term: Up to three years

For detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of Budget Committee members, please click here.

To express your interest in serving on the City Budget Committee, please submit a short written statement that includes:

  • An introduction of yourself and any relevant personal information you'd like to share.

  • A list of any relevant experiences, skills, or values you possess.

Please submit your statement of interest by Monday, June 2, 2025, either in person or via email to dbloom@cityofmaywoodpark.com 

Dalene Bloom
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