Murrysville Council Vacancy: Tomorrow's Your Last Chance | The Locally Times
With Councilmember Eli Diacopoulos's resignation creating a vacancy until December 2027, Murrysville residents have until Wednesday, March 25, to apply and shape critical decisions on local taxes, zoning, and public safety.
Murrysville residents have just **one day left** to apply for a crucial council seat, with the deadline looming tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This urgent call for applications follows the resignation of Councilmember Eli Diacopoulos, leaving a significant vacancy that begins April 1, 2026, and extends through December 31, 2027. This is a direct opportunity for a committed resident to step forward and immediately influence the future of Murrysville. ## Act Now: Application Deadline Tomorrow The Murrysville Council is seeking a new member to fill the remainder of a term concluding December 31, 2027. Interested residents must submit a letter of interest or an application for appointment, accompanied by an affidavit of residency, by **Wednesday, March 25, 2026**. All application materials should be directed to Chief Administrator Michael L. Nestico. Submissions can be mailed to 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668, or emailed to mnestico@murrysville.com. This information was detailed in a News Flash posted on the Murrysville website on March 6, 2026. ## Who Can Serve? Eligibility and Selection To qualify for the council seat, candidates must meet specific criteria outlined in Murrysville Home Rule Charter Section C-15. Applicants must be registered voters of Murrysville and have resided continuously in the Municipality for at least one year prior to filing for election. Council members are also required to maintain residency throughout their entire term of office. The Murrysville News Flash indicates that the Council may conduct interviews with applicants. A formal vote to fill the position is scheduled for a duly advertised public meeting in April, with potential dates including the regularly scheduled Council meetings on April 1 or April 21, 2026. ## Shape Murrysville's Future: Your Impact Serving on the Murrysville Council offers a unique chance to directly engage in and influence local governance. Council members play a pivotal role in decisions affecting every resident, from local taxes and community development initiatives to zoning regulations and public safety measures. This is where the future direction of the municipality is shaped. Prospective applicants can find essential documents, including a Murrysville Council Letter of Interest/Application for Appointment, a Murrysville Council Affidavit of Residency, and a Murrysville Council Legal Notice of Council Vacancy, on the Murrysville website. **What is the deadline and how do I apply?** Interested residents must submit a letter of interest or application for appointment along with an affidavit of residency by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to Chief Administrator Michael L. Nestico. **When will the new council member begin serving?** The selected candidate will begin serving on April 1, 2026, and their term will continue through December 31, 2027.