Politics & Government
Issaquah Council Seat Vacant After Election Winner Moves
Justin Walsh ran unopposed for the position 3 seat on City Council. But he no longer lives in Issaquah.

ISSAQUAH, WA - There's an unexpected opening on the Issaquah City Council, and the city is accepting applications from residents interested in serving until the 2019 election.
Attorney Justin Walsh ran unopposed for the position 3 seat, and so automatically won in the November election. But he has since moved outside the Issaquah city limits, making him ineligible to serve on the Council.
Current position 3 Councilwoman Eileen Barber (second from right in the photo above) is leaving the Council at the end of 2017.
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Interested in applying? Here are the requirements from the city of Issaquah:
- In order to be considered for the vacant council seat, qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old; a registered voter; and resident of the City of Issaquah for at least one year prior to the appointment.
- Complete our online application and upload your letter of interest by 10 a.m. Jan. 9.
The new member of Council will begin serving in February.
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Image courtesy city of Issaquah
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