City of Blaine is accepting applications to fill vacancy on city council

The City of Blaine, Washington, is actively seeking candidates to fill a temporary vacancy on its city council, with applications accepted until 4:30 p. m. on July 4. The position in question is an at-large seat, and the selected candidate will commence their role in September. This interim position is significant as it will only last until the upcoming November election, where the seat will be contested on the ballot.

Currently, only two candidates are running for the permanent position, one being Mike Hill, who previously held the role before resigning earlier this month. The council is scheduled to interview potential candidates for the interim seat during its meeting on July 14. The urgency of filling this vacancy highlights the importance of stable governance in the city amid upcoming elections. Residents are encouraged to participate in the application process, ensuring their representation is maintained. The winner of the November election will take over the position once the results are certified in late November.