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Lake Stevens council approves open process to fill mayor vacancy, narrows rules for council applicants
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 12-16 to open the mayoral vacancy to all qualified Lake Stevens residents, kept the position classified as full time for now, and approved procedural safeguards (application window, shortlist/interview process and recusal rules) for any council member who applies. Two council members voted no.
Lake Stevens’ City Council voted April 14 to open the process for filling the vacant mayor’s office to all qualified city residents, adopting Ordinance 12-16 and specific procedures for applicant review.
Mayor Pro Tem Jurstad opened discussion after City Administrator Gene and City Attorney Greg summarized options and legal constraints. Greg told the council the Washington Constitution and case law limit reducing an incumbent’s salary for an unexpired term, which complicates making a temporary appointment part time. “Our state constitution prohibits any reduction in salary,”…
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