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Agenda No. Pgs. 56-154

City Council - Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/25/2026
Item Title: Continued Discussion of Process and Potential Appointment to Fill Vacancy in Walla Walla Council Position #6
Submitted For:	City Council
Financial Comments: N/A
All Contracts: Not Applicable
Federally funded contracts only: Not Applicable
Construction contracts only: Not Applicable
Brief Summary of Requested Action: Continued Discussion of Process and Potential Appointment to Fill Vacancy in Walla Walla Council Position #6

Information

HISTORY:

City Council determined at the January 14, 2026, regular meeting to open an application process to fill the vacant City Council Position #6. Applications were opened on Friday, January 16 with a closing date of 4:00 pm on February 6, 2026. Staff issued a press release, posted information on the city's website, and communicated the open application process via our social media platforms. Fifteen applications were received by the deadline. Since the application deadline, two applicants have withdrawn.

At the February 11, 2026, regular meeting, City Council discussed the next steps in the process. At the conclusion of the discussion and motions to determine the process, the City Council approved to interview the 13 remaining candidates at the February 23 work session.

At the February 25, 2026, regular council meeting, the City Council will continue to discuss the next steps in the process. The Council may determine to break into executive session to discuss the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office. Any discussion and/or decision must be made in open session.

POLICY ISSUES:

RCW 35A.13.020
RCW 35A.12.05
0RCW 42.12.010
RCW 42.12.010(2)

City Council has 90 days from the resignation to fill the vacancy.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

No staff recommendation.

If City Council appoints a candidate to fill the vacancy, it is recommended that the council should consider passing a motion to approve a resolution confirming the appointment. A draft resolution has been included in this agenda report for consideration should it be appropriate.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:

City Council process to fill a council vacancy.

Attachments
Candidate Applications
Res 2026-017