City Briefs

May 3 is deadline to apply for vacant council seat

The City of Shelton is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the Shelton City Council.

Deputy Mayor Joe Schmit on April 2 announced he is resigning from the council in the middle of his second term.

Applicants must be a registered voter in the city and have continuously resided within the city limits for a minimum of one year to be eligible to fill the vacancy.

The deadline to apply is 1 p.m. May 3. Applications and more information about the appointment process is at the city’s website at www.sheltonwa.gov/council/vacancy. Completed...