Alderman Jim Brey, who is the Chairman of the Finance Committee for the City of Manitowoc Common Council announced today that the committee is seeking applicants for a five year term on the Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) Commission. The MPU Commission manages and operates the electric, water and communications utilities of the City of Manitowoc.

The term runs from October 1st, 2020 until September 30th, 2025.

You must be a resident of the City of Manitowoc to serve on the MPU Commission.

“The Finance Committee (which oversees MPU for the Common Council) makes a recommendation to the entire Common Council but the Aldermen can nominate others as well,” stated Brey. “The Commissioners are elected by the Common Council; the person elected to the Commission must receive the majority of the votes by the entire Common Council.”

People who are interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and a short resume to the Manitowoc City Clerk’s Office, which is located in City Hall, 900 Quay Street. They will be accepted until 4:30 PM, Friday, October 2nd. The committee will meet October 6th to make a recommendation to the entire Common Council which will meet October 19th.

If you have any questions, please contact Alderman Brey at 682-9713 or email jbrey@manitowoc.org or the City Clerk’s office at 686-6950.