Leavenworth seeks applicants for vacant city council seat

LEAVENWORTH—The City of Leavenworth is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on its City Council. Position No. 4, previously held by Rhona Baron, will be open for appointment starting November 2024.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on October 25. The City Council has 90 days to appoint a new member following the vacancy.

The Leavenworth City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Regular meetings typically last 1.5 to 2 hours, though they may extend longer depending on public comments or the number of action items. Study Sessions are held at 5:30 p.m. on the same days to discuss various issues, with no actions taken during these sessions.

Council members oversee the creation and administration of city-related subcommittees and advisory committees. The mayor and mayor pro tempore assign committees annually. These committee meetings, which include City Councilmembers and designated City Staff, are open to the public and held in the Council Chambers in City Hall.

According to Washington State law, qualified applicants must be registered voters, reside within the City limits, and have lived within the City limits for at least one year. The appointed individual will serve until December 31, 2025, which is the remainder of the current term. The position offers a salary of $600 per month.

Interested residents must submit a letter of interest outlining relevant experience and qualifications, as well as a completed City Council Vacancy Application and Questionnaire form, by the specified deadline.

A complete application packet should be submitted to the City of Leavenworth, Attn: Andrea Fischer, 700 Hwy 2 | PO Box 287, Leavenworth, WA 98826, or emailed to afischer@cityofleavenworth.com.