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Council votes to open application period to fill vacant council seat
Summary
After discussing legal options for filling a council vacancy, the council voted to open a 30‑day application period to solicit qualified residents for appointment until the next municipal election.
The City Council discussed how to fill a vacant council seat and voted to open the application process for appointment through June.
Staff explained the legal options for a vacancy, saying the council could leave a seat empty until the next election or appoint someone to serve until that election. A staff speaker summarized: "you could have a vacancy until the next election, which would be May, next municipal election, or you can appoint." A council member proposed opening the application process and made a motion "that we open up the application process to June, so we can appoint someone." The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The council chair described the recommended procedure for applicants: residents must be qualified voters and submit the same application information used for ballot placement so the city can perform normal checks before appointment. The council did not name any appointee at the meeting; it approved only opening the application window. The next steps are for staff to receive applications and return the list to council for consideration at a future meeting.
