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Jerome opens two-week application window to fill council vacancy

Jerome City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Christopher Barber announced the process to fill a vacant council seat with two years remaining on the term. Letters of interest will be accepted for two weeks, qualified applicants will be interviewed, names shared with council, and an appointment is expected in February.

Mayor Christopher Jon Barber told the council the vacant seat has two years left on the term and asked interested residents to submit a letter of interest. The city will accept letters for two weeks, interview qualified candidates, share names with council members, and recommend an appointment at the next council meeting in February. City Administrator Mike Williams said the city will issue a press release and post the vacancy on the city's website and social media.

The minutes do not specify eligibility criteria beyond the council's standard requirements; council indicated the intention to revisit committee appointments once the vacancy is filled.