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Umatilla council accepts resignation of Councilor Thunderberg and announces plan to fill vacancy
Summary
Council accepted the resignation of Councilor Thunderberg (transcribed also as Funberg), declared a vacancy for council position No. 1 effective at the end of the meeting, and directed staff to solicit applications and hold interviews on July 7 with the intent to appoint a replacement that night.
The Umatilla City Council accepted the resignation of Councilor Thunderberg, declared a vacancy in council position No. 1, and directed staff to solicit applications and schedule interviews with the aim of filling the seat at the July 7 council meeting.
Council members paid tribute to Thunderberg’s years of service and presented a commemorative plaque; Thunderberg addressed the council and said, "it has been such a privilege and an honor to be on the council" and thanked colleagues and the community for the opportunity to serve. The council motioned to accept the resignation and to receive applications and set interviews for July 7, 2026; the motion passed on roll call.
Why it matters: The council will be down one member until the appointment process concludes; the council directed staff to advertise the vacancy and return with applicant materials and interviews for a July 7 appointment.
What’s next: Staff will solicit applications and prepare interview materials for council review on July 7, 2026 with the intent to fill the remainder of 2026 that night.
