The City of Geneva is seeking candidates for a vacant 5th Ward alderperson seat after Craig Maladra resigned from his position at the Sept. 16 City Council meeting.
Maladra first joined the City Council in 2003 and most recently won a four-year term in the 2023 election. He announced his resignation, which is effective Monday, Sept. 30, is due to his family recently moving out of the City’s 5th Ward.
Geneva residents living within the current 5th Ward interested in serving as an alderperson should submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, City of Geneva, 22 S. First St., Geneva, IL 60134; Attn: 5th Ward Alderperson Vacancy. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 11.
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for the position:
- Have resided within the City’s 5th Ward for at least one year prior to appointment;
- Be a legal U.S. citizen;
- Be a registered voter;
- Have not been convicted in a U.S. court for any felony crime, bribery, or perjury; and
- Must not be in arrears in the payment of any tax or other indebtedness due to the City.
In addition, the Government Ethics Act requires a statement of economic interest to be filed by the City Clerk with the Kane County Clerk’s Office.
The successful candidate will be appointed by Mayor Kevin Burns with the advice and consent of the City Council to serve until Monday, May 5, 2025.
The April 2025 consolidated election will have two open seats in the 5th Ward, with one position carrying a two-year term and the other a four-year term. An updated City Council election candidate guide is now available on the City’s website.
Questions may be directed to City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins by calling 630-232-8495.