Lock Haven council accepts resignation of Council member Bill Minzer; 30-day appointment window opens

Lock Haven City Council on the evening it met accepted the resignation of Council member Bill Minzer, who told colleagues he must step down because of expanded responsibilities at Penn State. Minzer said he submitted notice and that his resignation takes effect tomorrow.

Council moved to accept Minzer’s resignation and approved the motion by roll call. The city manager said the vacancy process under Section 10.801 of the Third Class City Code begins on acceptance: council has 30 days to appoint a replacement at a public meeting, and any appointment requires a majority of the remaining members (four affirmative votes). The city will advertise the vacancy this week and accept letters of intent; the manager said submitted materials will be presented to council prior to the June 7 meeting, when interviews may begin.

Mayor Long and other council members thanked Minzer for his service. The manager offered an email point of contact for applicants at manager@lockhavenpa.gov. No formal timeline for the appointment vote beyond the 30-day window was specified.