đź“°BIDDEFORD | Mayor LaFountain Invites Ward 4 Residents to Apply for City Council Vacancy
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"Applications are due by Friday, August 14 at 5:00 PM."
By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer
August 5, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain is inviting eligible Ward 4 residents to apply for appointment to the vacant Ward 4 seat on the Biddeford City Council following the resignation of Councilor Dylan Doughty.
The City Council accepted Councilor Doughty's resignation at its Tuesday, August 4 meeting. Under the Biddeford City Charter, the Mayor will nominate a qualified Ward 4 resident to fill the vacancy within the next 30 days.
Interested residents are encouraged to submit an application and letter of interest through the City of Biddeford website (link below).
APPLICATION LINK: https://biddefordmaine.org/FormCenter/Ward-4-Councilor-Application-52/Ward-4-Councilor-Application-171
Applicants must meet the qualifications established by the Biddeford City Charter and have been a registered voter in Ward 4 for at least the past six months. The City Clerk will verify each applicant's eligibility.
Applications are due by Friday, August 14 at 5:00 PM. Following the application deadline, the Mayor will review submissions and interview selected candidates before making a nomination.
"I know there are many people in Ward 4 who care deeply about our city and have something to contribute," said Mayor LaFountain. "City Council service comes with difficult decisions and a meaningful commitment of time, but it is also an opportunity to improve the quality of life for your neighbors and help shape Biddeford's future. I encourage anyone who is ready to serve with an open mind and a willingness to listen to apply."
The Mayor expects to present a nomination to the City Council at its Tuesday, September 1, 2026, meeting, consistent with the Biddeford City Charter's requirement that the vacancy be filled within 30 days.
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