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City clerk outlines 20‑day process to fill Seattle’s District 2 vacancy; applications due Jan. 9
Summary
Seattle City Clerk Shereen Dedmon briefed the City Council on the appointment timetable after Councilmember Tammy Morales’s resignation, including application requirements, verification by King County Elections, and a tentative calendar of public forums and interviews.
Shereen Dedmon, Seattle city clerk, told the City Council on Jan. 6 that Councilmember Tammy Morales is resigning effective Jan. 7, 2025, and that the Seattle City Charter sets a 20‑day appointment window to fill the District 2 seat.
The appointment is temporary: the appointed member will serve until the results of the 2025 general election are certified. Dedmon said applications opened Jan. 2 and “need to be received by the city clerk's office by 5 PM, January 9th.” The application must include a cover letter, a résumé and a financial interest statement specifically for Position 2; the form has been updated to include applicant name and…
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