The City of Guthrie is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacant city council position representing Ward III of the City for the balance of an existing term of office through the first Monday in May 2021.
The position became available after Jason Smedley announced his resignation on November 6.
The ward three councilman said his work life “has unfortunately taken front and center. Therefore I am resigning as I am expecting to both move for my job and be unavailable with my new work position.”
In 2017, Smedley won election by a count of 54-45.
The City Council shall select, by an affirmative vote of at least four members, an eligible person to fill the vacancy.
Qualifications for the vacant position pursuant to the Guthrie City Charter, include must be a citizen of the United States of America and the State of Oklahoma, must be 21 years of age or older, must be a registered voter, must be a resident of the City for two years immediately preceding the date of appointment and must be a resident of Ward III.
The City will accept applications from interested parties until the position is filled, but to ensure full consideration the application should be received prior to the first review of applicants on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Applicants may fill out an application online or print out a hard copy to submit to “City Council Vacancy” Attn. Kim Biggs, City Clerk/Finance Director, 101 N. Second Street. PO Box 908, Guthrie, OK 73044.
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