Each City Councilor is elected for four years.  Candidates file for office by the August deadline in an election year and campaign until the November general election.  The successful candidates take office at the first general meeting in January, which is the second Monday of the month.  The next election will be in November of 2008 when three council positions will be open, as well as the Mayor's position.

The City Council performs a formal, official city governance role, as well as an informal role as civic leaders and democratic representatives of the people.  Formally, the city council is elected to steward the public trust and to serve as financier, employer, legislator and policy maker, and a quasi-judiciary body.  The council's informal leadership role is one of staying connected to the community and reconnecting the citizens with their local government.

The Union City Council

From Left to Right Back Row: Arlie Gordon, Dick Walker and Mayor Kyle Corbin.

Front Row Left to Right:  Eileen Bowles, Betty Bronson, Pat Lang and Sue Briggs.

  Mayor

  Kyle Corbin

Mayor Corbin is available to speak with the public at City Hall on Wednesdays from 1-3:30PM and from 6-7:00PM

Photo courtesy of the Union Republic News Service

  Position 1

  Betty Bronson

  Position 2

  Pat Lang

  Position 3

  Dick Walker

  Position 4

  Eileen Bowles

  Position 5

  Vacant

  Position 6

  Sue Briggs