Geneva seeks candidates for pending 5th Ward vacancy

Geneva is seeking candidates for a vacant Fifth Ward alderperson seat.

Fifth Ward Alderperson Craig Maladra stepped down after the Sept. 30 City Council meeting because his family recently moved out of the Fifth Ward.

Geneva residents living within the Fifth Ward interested in serving as an alderperson can submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, City of Geneva, 22 S. First St., Geneva, IL 60134; Attn: 5th Ward Alderperson Vacancy. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 11.

Candidates must meet these eligibility requirements to be considered: a resident within the Fifth Ward for at least one year before the appointment; a legal U.S. citizen; a registered voter; not been convicted in a U.S. court for any felony crime, bribery or perjury; and must not be in arrears in the payment of any tax or other indebtedness due to the city.

The Government Ethics Act requires a statement of economic interest to be filed by the city clerk with the Kane County Clerk’s Office.

Mayor Kevin Burns will appoint the candidate, with the advice and consent of the City Council, to serve until Monday, May 5, 2025.

The April 1, 2025, consolidated election will have two open seats in the Fifth Ward, with one position carrying a two-year term and the other a four-year term. An updated City Council election candidate guide is available on the city’s website.

For questions, call City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins at 630-232-8495.