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Northport Sets Application Deadline To Fill District 3 Council Vacancy
A total of five candidates have already filed applications in the hopes of filling the District 3 seat on the Northport City Council.
NORTHPORT, AL — The Northport City Council on Monday officially announced an application deadline to fill a vacancy on the council left after Mayor John Hinton ascended to the city's highest office from his District 3 council seat.
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City Administrator Glenda Webb said the deadline for applications will be Jan. 27 at 4 p.m., with applicants asked to provide a resume and cover letter. Applicants must also be a registered voter in District 3.
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As Patch previously reported, Hinton was elevated to council president in December following the resignation of former Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon, who stepped down at the end of the calendar year. Council President Jeff Hogg then resigned the presidency to avoid being the next in the line of succession for the mayor's office, which then saw Hinton elected council president and eventually named mayor.
As of the publication of this story, Webb said a total of five candidates had submitted applications.
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Prospective candidates must live in District 3 and will be interviewed by the city council to determine who will fill the unexpired term of Hinton, which is up for re-election in 2025.
The City of Northport describes District 3 as :"Areas located east of Highway 69 and north of McFarland Boulevard. This district includes Vestavia, Archwood, Northwood Lake East, and Lakeview Estates Subdivisions, areas south of Highway 69 to McFarland Boulevard and over to Watermelon Road; Vestavia, Vestavia East, Lakeview Estates and other subdivisions east of Hunter Creek Road."
Here's a map of District 3, with district boundaries marked in red.
To apply or inquire as to the opening, email Webb at Gwebb@cityofnorthport.org.
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