Council Member Resigns Causing Vacancy

Post date: Mar 27, 2019 11:31:36 PM

As of March 21, 2019, Judy Costello resigned her elected position as Vader City Councilor. The vacancy of Seat #1 will be filled by appointment, by the remaining City Council members. If you would like to be considered for this position you may contact any current member of the City Council or City Hall and let them know. The City Council has 90 days to successfully fill the position. 

The appointed position term will be valid through the November 2019 election cycle at which time the newly elected candidate will be sworn in and have a 2 year term, through 2021. After 2021, the position will return to it's regular 4 year term.

If you have any question about this vacancy or the qualifications required in order to be eligible, you may contact City Hall at 360-295-3222 or via email: vadercity@centurylink.net. 

A link to Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC) webpage regarding becoming an elected or appointed official is available: City Council Vacancy

The Assosication of Washington Cities also has a pamphlet that you can download: So You Want To Be An Elected Official...