By: Lydia Crawley
The Parsons Advocate
July 2026 started in Parsons with a brand new City Council. July 7th, a new City of Parsons Council Convened at Charles W. “Bill” Rosenau Municipal Building located at 341 Second St. in Parsons.
Ward One saw whole new representation with both Council Members Melissa Jones and Josh Michael being replaced in the new session. A new Mayor was also present.
Representing Ward One: Christopher P. Davis, Robert W. Pase, Jr., James L. Humphrey, Jr.
Mayor: Michael S. Matlick
Recorder: Kathy DiBacco
Ward Two: Seth Rosenau, Tim Turner
At the meeting, due to the sudden resignation of Recorder Rick Lemons, the Council voted to appoint Kathy DiBacco to the position of Recorder. Councilman Seth Rosenau was also voted to vacate his two year term to fill the remainder of DiBacco’s remaining four year term, which would leave a vacant two year term to be filled on the Council.
The Council will be accepting applications for to fill the two year term and appoint a new member by vote at a later date based on the applications and an interviewing process.
