Now that the city council seat for the second district is open, residents are encouraged to apply. If you have had an interest in serving the public or getting involved, read on.

The Duluth City Council is currently accepting applications for the recently vacated Second District Council Seat. Residents of Duluth’s Second District are encouraged to apply for the seat previously held by Patrick Boyle. Candidate applications are available in the City Clerks’ Office and available online at: http://www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/council/

Pending approval at the next Council Meeting, January 27, the appointment process will include an application deadline of 4:30 pm on January 31, 2014. The City Council will conduct candidate interviews on February 6th and rank their top three choices at a special council meeting at 5 pm on February 10th.

For more information, or with any questions, please contact Council President Linda Krug at (218) 310-1628 or Councilor Sharla Gardner, Chair of the Council Personnel Committee, at (218) 390-4403.

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