Youngstown City Council chooses member to fill sixth ward seat
The Youngstown City Council members have voted on the newest member who will join the council, filling the vacant sixth ward seat.
During a city council meeting on Wednesday, it was decided that Cynthia McWilson will fill the seat.
Previously, the sixth ward council seat was held by Councilwoman Anita Davis before she became council president on January 1, 2026.
Council came to the decision after deliberating in executive session.
McWilson was one of four applicants invited to the meeting tonight to present their reasoning as to why they should fill the seat.
In her letter of interest submitted to the Youngstown City Council, she stated that her background and involvement as a community member brought "a compassionate and grounded perspective to public service."
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