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City Council

Seward City Council

Seward is a home-rule city with a city council-city manager form of government. The city was incorporated in 1912, and its Charter was established and adopted on January 5, 1960. The City Council serves as the elected legislative and policy-making body for the city of Seward, enacting all laws and directing any actions. The council consists of the mayor and six council members. They must have a quorum of four, and a vote of at least four members is required for official action unless a majority is required by law. The Council appoints members to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, and the Historic Preservation Commission. The City Council meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 410 Adams Street here in Seward. Meetings must adjourn by 11:00 p.m.

Goals of the City Council are:

• To provide cost effective, quality services to our residents while keeping property taxes affordable to insure a good quality of life for our citizens.
• To provide support for our schools and community by providing and enhancing a strong economic base, and assure a safe environment for our citizens to pursue their professional and personal activities.
• To provide government which is open and responsive to its consituents, and encourage participation, while recognizing and respecting legitimate differences of opinions on critical issues facing the City.

Inviting a Council Member(s) to an event?

We must follow the Open Meetings Act, which is state law that requires us to notify the public. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 224-4046 or email clerk@cityofseward.net. Please allow for advance notice for publishing deadlines.

Proclamations, Commendations and Special Letters

If you know of a special event, memorable occasion, civic organization or accomplishment that should be recognized by the City Council, please send information to our office by e-mailling jdollerhide@cityofseward.net or clerk@cityofseward.net. Requests must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the next council meeting to be included.

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