When Camas city councilors appointed Shannon Turk as mayor, it opened up a spot on the council.
City officials are now looking to fill the open council seat, and applications are due by Jan. 11.
To be eligible for the seat, applicants must have continuously resided in Camas city limits for at least one year prior to appointment to council, must be a registered voter in Camas and must reside in Ward 3, where the opening exists. Ward 3 sits partially between Highway 14 and N.W. 38th Ave. For the full map of Ward 3 and all wards in the city, visit www.cityofcamas.us/wardinfo.
The application asks for a resume and cover letter in which applicants have to answer a few questions, such as why they want to serve and what experiences would they bring to the council.
Another prompt states: “Camas, like many Washington cities, is facing a structural deficit, where expenses grow faster than revenues, due to property tax limitation measures. Explain your views on how the city of Camas should address these budgetary difficulties. Specifically, discuss actions you might encourage to balance revenues and expenditures and the impacts of city services.”
Applications can be found on the city’s website, www.cityofcamas.us.
To be considered, applications must be completed and received by the city staff at Camas City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth Ave., by 5 p.m. Jan. 11. The council will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15 to interview candidates and appoint a new councilor.
The duties of a councilor will involve an average minimum commitment of 20 to 40 hours per month for preparation, participation and attendance at various meetings and community activities.
Councilors receive a monthly stipend of $816, plus a $50 per month technology allowance.
