Politics & Government
5 Kirkland Residents Identified For Vacant Council Seat
The City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to narrow the list from over 20 applicants.
KIRKLAND, WA - Five city residents have been selected from a field of over 20 to fill a vacant seat on the City Council. Councilwoman Shelley Kloba officially submitted her letter of resignation on Tuesday; she is moving on to represent Kirkland in the state Legislature.
Here are the five candidates selected on Tuesday by the City Council.
- Dianne Bell
- Colleen Cullen
- Andy Held
- Tom Neir
- Jon Pascal
A new Council member could be appointed at a Jan. 17 Council meeting. The Council will interview all five candidates during that meeting, and may make an appointment following the interviews.
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