Seeking Applicants for City Council Vacancy
The Tukwila City Council is actively seeking residents to apply for the now-vacant Position No. 7, following De’Sean Quinn's recent appointment to the King County Council. Applicants must be registered to vote in Tukwila and have lived in the city for at least one year prior to the appointment. The deadline for submitting applications is set for 5:00 p. m.
on February 21, 2025, and candidates are required to include a letter of interest or resume with their applications. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2025, during a Special Meeting, where each candidate will have 20 minutes to discuss their qualifications. After the interviews, the council may convene into Executive Session to deliberate on the candidates before making a nomination. This appointment will serve until the certification date of the November 2025 General Election when the position will be up for election. Interested individuals can view the position description and application materials through the provided links.
The council emphasizes that all materials related to the appointment process will be considered public records, ensuring transparency in the selection process.