Urbana officials announced an open application process for a vacant Ward 4 City Council seat. Eligible residents must meet residency and voting requirements and have no outstanding city debts or felony convictions.
URBANA - The City of Urbana is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the City Council following the resignation of Ward 4 Council Member Jaya Kolisetty, which will take effect Feb. 2, 2026. The appointment will fill the Ward 4 seat through the next general election in 2027, offering residents an opportunity to step into a leadership role during a key stretch for the city.
To be eligible, applicants must be qualified to vote in municipal elections and must have lived in both Urbana and Ward 4 for at least one year. Applicants also must not have any delinquent city taxes, fees or fines and must not have any felony convictions.
The Urbana City Council meets on Mondays at 7 p.m., with additional meetings scheduled as needed throughout the year.
Applications may be submitted electronically through the city’s website at go.urbanail.gov/ApplyWard4. Paper applications are also available at the City Clerk’s Office and The Urbana Free Library. Completed paper applications can be submitted by email to CityClerk@UrbanaIL.gov with the subject line “City Council Application,” or delivered in person to the City Clerk’s Office at 400 S. Vine St. in Urbana.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.