Council sets five-week application window to fill vacancy; outreach to be expanded

Mar 16, 2026

City Recorder Rachael Bateman presented a recruitment timeline and the council reached consensus to keep the application period open for five weeks, with outreach via city channels, the Gazette and notices to boards and commissions to increase applicant awareness.

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Rachael Bateman, the City Recorder, presented a proposed timeline for filling a City Council vacancy. Councilors discussed options to broaden outreach, including posting on the city website, social media, publishing in the Gazette and notifying boards and commissions.

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