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Council outlines recruitment process for vacancy; applications to open after next committee meeting
Summary
City leadership proposed a transparent recruitment process to fill a council vacancy created by a Nov. 4 resignation, recommending an application opening (proposed Nov. 19), redacted initial screening, a cap of 10–15 interviewees, and January interviews with an expected swearing‑in by Feb. 1; council asked for refinements to interview questions and voting mechanics.
Council leadership presented a draft process to fill the council vacancy created by the resignation on Nov. 4 and reminded the public that council has 90 days to appoint a replacement.
COO Melissa Fyles outlined a proposed timeline: open applications Nov. 19, screen for statutory eligibility (one year residency in Redmond and registered voter status), redact identifying details for the initial review, cap interviews at 10–15…
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