HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are 17 applicants for the two city council vacancies whose applications will be discussed by council members at their meeting on Tuesday.
The list of applicants and desired office is below:
Kevin Abbott (At-Large)
Halene Burklow (Both)
Stuart Conklin (Northeast)
Adolph Gier (Northeast)
Stacy Goss (At-Large)
Michael Jobe (At-Large)
Charles Johnston (At-Large)
Lovella Kelley (Both)
Linda Kelly (At-Large)
Karl Ledin (At-Large)
James Manges (Both)
Scott Meggers (Both)
Wade Phillips (Northeast)
James Richardson (Northeast)
Megan Rucker (At-Large)
Shontina Tipton (At-Large)
Gregory Woodyard (Both)
The applicants were asked to give their name, which seat they wanted, why they wanted to serve, if they had the time to serve on the council, the experience that they think makes them qualified to be a council member, the most important issues facing Hutchinson, anything they'd have to explain in their background if they were put on the council, how many years they have resided in Hutchinson and any community involvement, now or in the past. They also were asked to disclose any substantial interests in businesses they have in the community.
Out of the 17, eight are specifically applying for the At-Large position previously held by Sara Bagwell, four are looking to serve in the northeast district, being vacated by Jade Piros de Carvalho and five expressed a desire for either position, depending on what is available.
Both current vacancies are up for election in November this year, but the At-Large seat on the council is elected every two years, while the northeast seat is elected to four year terms.
A reception for the departing council members will also be held on Tuesday.
The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall at 125 East Avenue B.
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