ALBEMARLE, NC – Albemarle City Council is accepting letters from Albemarle City Council District 4 residents interested in serving on council as a representative for District 4.

Council member Chris Whitley currently represents Albemarle City Council District 4. Whitley announced that he will step down at the end of the month to assist with providing care to a family member experiencing health issues.

Residents interested in filling the Albemarle City Council District 4 vacancy should mail a letter to the Mayor’s Office expressing their interest, their address, and qualifications to serve. Letters should be labeled “personal and confidential” and addressed to Mayor Ronnie Michael, PO Box 190, Albemarle, NC 28002.

Letters must be delivered no later than Friday, September 12. City Council will review applicants and determine next steps during their Regular Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday, September 15, at 6:30pm.

To be eligible to serve as Albemarle City Council District 4 representative, individuals must meet the following requirements:

-Be 21 years of age

-Be a registered voter

-Be a resident of District 4

A map of Albemarle City Council District 4 can be found at www.albemarlenc.gov/government/mayor-city-council The individual City Council appoints will serve a term which expires December 7, 2026.