Summary
Corey Follick's departure left a council seat open, and seven residents applied to fill it. Council interviewed all candidates privately and picked Steven Clark for the unexpired term. The wide, qualified field was a good sign for civic engagement in Vandalia.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Steven Clark becomes a council member, and residents get a fully seated council again.
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City Council (Special) - Aug 6, 2026
Corey Follick's departure left a council seat open, and seven residents applied to fill it. Council interviewed all candidates privately and picked Steven Clark for the unexpired term. The wide, qualified field was a good sign for civic engagement in Vandalia.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
Vice Mayor Corey Follick is leaving council July 24 to become Englewood's city manager. Council has until August 23 to appoint a replacement — letters of interest are due July 31, interviews are August 6, and the vote happens August 17, along with choosing a new Vice Mayor.
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