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Kara Raftery (Zupke) | Communications and Special Projects Manager
City of Leavenworth
509.548.5275 ext. 136 | [email protected]
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR AN OPEN SEAT ON THE LEAVENWORTH CITY COUNCIL
LEAVENWORTH, WA, October 4, 2024 – The City of Leavenworth is now accepting applications to fill an open seat on the City Council, starting in November 2024. This vacancy, Position No. 4, was previously held by Rhona Baron. The City Council has 90 days to appoint a city resident to this position.
The City Council meets at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Regular meetings typically last 1.5 to 2 hours, though they may extend longer due to specific topics that attract more public comment or during periods with numerous action items. Additionally, the Council holds a Study Session at 5:30 PM on the same days, designed for discussion on various issues. No actions are taken during these sessions, which run until just before the regular meeting.
The Leavenworth City Council oversees the creation and administration of city-related subcommittees and advisory committees. Each Councilmember is assigned to a committee at the beginning of each year by the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. These committee meetings, which include City Councilmembers and designated City Staff, are open to the public and held in the City Council Chambers in City Hall.
According to Washington State law, qualified applicants must be registered voters, reside within the City limits, and have lived within the City limits for at least one (1) year. The appointed individual will serve the remainder of the term, ending December 31, 2025. The position offers a salary of $600 per month.
Residents interested in serving on the City Council are encouraged to apply by submitting 1) a letter of interest outlining relevant experience and qualifications, and 2) a completed City Council Vacancy Application and Questionnaire form by 4:00 PM on October 25, 2024. A complete application packet shall be submitted to:
City of Leavenworth
Attn: Andrea Fischer
700 Hwy 2 | PO Box 287
Leavenworth, WA 98826
[email protected]
If you have questions, or for more information, please contact Kara Raftery (Zupke) at [email protected].
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