City of Wellington will be taking applications for the open council seat until June 14 (tomorrow!)
Sumner Newscow report – There is a vacancy due to the passing of council member Jim Valentine. The city of Wellington will now proceed with filling the position.
The Wellington City Council has established, by Resolution No. 5471, a procedure for filling a vacancy in a council member position on the governing body of the City. This is official notice that a vacancy exists, and will begin a 15-day application period for the position. Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office at 317 S Washington by June 14, 2024.
The governing body shall meet and review all applications submitted by eligible electors for the vacant position with no binding action taken. At the first regular meeting of the governing body, after review of the applications, the Mayor and City Council shall appoint an applicant to fill the vacant council member position for the balance of the unexpired term.
An application for a council member vacancy is deemed public information and will be available to the media and the public upon request.
Council member positions are at-large for the City. The appointment to fill the vacancy will be for the remainder of the unexpired term. The term of the current council member vacancy is December 2, 2028.
For further information please call the City Clerk’s office at 620-326-2811 or City Manager’s Office at 620-326-3631.
