City Council releases information on qualified applicants for District 2 vacancy

Empty chair on council dais.

Earlier today the Seattle City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, posted the qualified applicant list of 20 candidates pursuant to City Charter requirements. Applicants were invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and completed financial interest statement form by last Thursday, Jan. 9.

A list of the eligible applicants and completed application materials are available to the public via the Council Vacancy webpage

Background 

Councilmember Tammy J. Morales resigned her seat on the Seattle City Council, effective Jan.6, 2025, leaving a vacancy on the Seattle City Council. The City Charter gives the Council 20 calendar days to fill a vacant Council position, which ends on Jan. 27.   From the date of the appointment, the newly appointed councilmember will serve until the 2025 General Election results are certified. 

Public Forum 

In accordance with Ordinance 125479, the Council will choose a community entity, that will convene a public forum. One organization applied to be considered to host the public forum. An announcement on the host and forum details will be made later today at the Council Briefing.  

Next Steps 

The Council will hold a special meeting this Friday, Jan. 17 to select finalists. The date of the public forum is anticipated to occur on or about Jan. 21. Please continue to check the Council Vacancy webpage for updated information.

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