Eureka council appoints Kimberly Clements to fill unexpired seat

The Eureka City Council voted unanimously to appoint Kimberly Clements to fill the unexpired council seat left by Greg Evans.

Clements, who has lived in Eureka since 1994, spoke briefly about her local experience and availability before the council moved to accept her by acclamation and swear her in at the meeting. The city recorder administered the oath and noted the sworn certificate must be notarized before the city returns required documentation to the county clerk.

The council discussed the length of the appointment. Council members clarified that Evans’s term ends in December and that the appointee would serve only until January, when the next term begins; if Clements intends to run for the open seat at that time she may face additional restrictions tied to her employment. Clements told the council she works for the United States Postal Service and said she had been advised she might need to withdraw from a municipal race if a Hatch Act restriction applies to her federal employment. Council members said they would verify that provision so Clements and the council know the eligibility rules ahead of January.

Clements described a background in computer support and business management, work for the U.S. Postal Service, experience managing a retail store, and prior bookkeeping and legal-support work. Council members thanked her for applying and encouraged collaboration.

The council noted Clements may take the seat immediately after notarizing the oath; the recorder said she would return the certified paperwork to the county clerk once signed.

The appointment was made by acclamation; the motion was seconded and carried with all present voting in the affirmative.