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Lake Stevens council discusses mayoral vacancy process, 90‑day appointment window and whether mayor role should remain full‑time
Summary
Following Mayor Brett Gailey’s send-off, the council reviewed state statute guidance for filling a mayoral vacancy (90‑day appointment window), debated keeping the mayor full‑time versus a temporary part‑time arrangement, and directed staff to return with ordinance language and timeline options.
The Lake Stevens City Council used a workshop to combine a brief farewell for Mayor Brett Gailey with a substantive review of how to fill the impending mayoral vacancy. Councilmembers and staff discussed statutory timelines, candidate recruitment windows, recusal policies for council members who apply and whether the city should retain a full‑time mayor.
Vice President Shipman opened the council’s remarks about Gailey’s service and presented a plaque reading, in part, "City of Lake Stevens, Brett Gailey, mayor 2020 to 2026, in grateful appreciation for outstanding service and commitment to the citizens of Lake Stevens." Councilmembers praised Gailey’s record and accomplishments and gave him a standing acknowledgment before the workshop business continued.
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