The City of Big Rapids is searching for a new commissioner following the resignation of former commissioner Johnathan Eppley.

According to Mayor Fred Guenther, he is looking for someone passionate for Big Rapids. 

"I can't speak for the other commissioners, but I want someone who has dedication and love for the city," Guenther said. "I don't encourage people applying as a 'popularity contest'."

Qualifications for applying are that the candidate is a registered elector in the city, resident of the city for at least a year prior to his or her appointment, not in default to the city, and not serving on another board following appointment. The appointing also cannot be an employee of the city until one year has elapsed following the expiration of the term in which a person is appointed.

If you want to apply, please complete an interest indicator online and submit it to the City Clerk. T interest indicator is due today, June 12, at 4 P.M.

To fill out the interest indicator, visit https://bit.ly/CityCommissionInterestIndicator.