City Council Vacancy: Notice of Vacancy on the Hackensack City Council The City Council is accepting letters of interest to fill a Councilmember vacancy. The City Council by a majority vote of all its remaining members shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the next regular municipal election in November 2026. Letters of interest are being accepted through February 13, 2025, from qualified citizens of the City of Hackensack. Please submit it by 4:00 pm on February 13, 2025, to 208 First Street N, Hackensack, MN 56452, Attn: City Clerk or email to [email protected]. City Council qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota Must be a resident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months Must not hold any compensated elected governmental office Must not have been convicted of a felony Must not be employed by the City of Hackensack

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Mayor for a Day

What would our cities look like if kids were in charge?

The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!

To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.

The deadline for submissions is Dec. 12. Students and parents/guardians can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment, or through the mail. Winners only will be notified in early January. Some cities may provide additional local recognition for participants.

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How can you submit your essays?

There are three ways to send us your students’ essays.

  • Submit online – students can enter their essays into this online form and submit them directly.
  • Print and mail it – you can print this document for students to handwrite their essays and then mail them in to 145 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
  • Email as an attachment – students can type their essays into the fillable PDF, save the document, and then email the finalized PDF to [email protected].

What does a mayor do anyway? Find out more!

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