CHAMPAIGN — District 5 city council member Dave Johnson will resign his position following the March 2 city council meeting, according to a press release.
Johnson will be moving to Cleveland to begin a new job, according to the release. He has served on the city council since his election in April 2009.
The council will discuss the process to fill his vacant seat during its March 2 meeting, according to the release. His replacement would serve until April 2011, at which time voters would select who would complete Johnson’s 4-year term.
Those interested in Johnson’s seat must have lived in Champaign for at least a year and be a resident of District 5.
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