Process to replace John Merrick begins

Candidates for open Medical Lake City Council seat have until close of business on May 25 to apply

The wheels are in motion on the process to fill the unexpired term of Medical Lake City Councilman John Merrick who resigned his Position 2 seat April 14 due to scheduling conflicts with a new job.

The eventual council appointee will hold the seat until the November 2019 general election, and then could run for a full term.

To begin the process, applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and fill out a questionnaire, available at City Hall. The application process opened on April 26 and closes at 4 p.m. May 25.

The process is conducted under state law, specifically RCW 42.12.070 which...

 

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