Common Council

Common Council Photo 2023

The City of Platteville has a seven member elected Common Council with a City Manager form of administration.  Common Council meetings are held at 6:00 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in the Council Chambers at City Hall (75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI).  Agendas are posted on this website, in the lobby of City Hall, and at the Platteville Public Library.  Regular meetings are posted on this website and can be found on the City YouTube channel, PlattevilleWISC.

An election will be held in the City of Platteville on the first Tuesday in April to elect an Alderperson in a District or At Large, depending on current terms. If necessary, the primary will be held on the third Tuesday in February. The three year term for Alderperson will begin on the third Tuesday in April.​

In order to run for an Alderperson position in the City of Platteville, a candidate must meet the following criteria to be eligible: