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Richland council appoints Todd Samuel as interim councilmember after interviews
Summary
After interviewing five finalists in a round‑robin process and holding an executive session under RCW 42.3, the Richland City Council appointed Todd Samuel to fill Position No. 4 through Dec. 31, 2026, by unanimous voice consent.
The Richland City Council appointed Todd Samuel to serve as interim councilmember for Position No. 4 following a round‑robin interview process and a brief executive session on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Councilmembers approved Resolution No. 2026‑10 by voice consent after the executive session; the appointment fills the seat through Dec. 31, 2026.
Council conducted five public interviews for the vacancy, using a standardized format of 11 questions and roughly 25 minutes per candidate. Candidates who appeared were introduced to the council and answered questions about priorities, community strengths and how they would handle controversial issues.
Among the applicants, Bridal Greer described experience on the Richland Housing Authority and her background in development and project…
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