TOMAHAWK – The City of Tomahawk Common Council is looking to fill a vacant seat following the resignation of a member.
Alderman Ed Nystrom resigned from his post last week. He represented Wards 1 and 2 in District 1.
In a letter to the council, Mayor Steve Taskay and Clerk/Treasurer Amanda Bartz, dated Wednesday, May 28, Nystrom said that due to recent health issues, he decided it is “in the best interest of myself and the taxpayers that I resign my position on the council, effective immediately.”
“This is not how I wanted to end my time with the city, but I believe it is best for all,” Nystrom stated.
The city will accept letters of interest to fill the vacancy until 4 p.m. on Friday, June 27. Letters must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 23 N. 3rd St., Tomahawk, Wis., 54487.
Mayor Steve Taskay and District 1 alderpersons Pat Haskin and Mickey Loka will review the applications and recommend a candidate to the council.
The council anticipates appointing the successful candidate during its Tuesday, July 1 meeting.
The appointee will serve until the April 2026 Spring Election. A special election will then be held to elect a candidate to serve the remainder of Nystrom’s term, which runs through 2027.
To view a map of District 1, visit www.cityoftomahawkwi.com; or contact Bartz at 715-453-4040 or abartz@tomahawkwi.gov.
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