The position was vacated by Adrian Cortes who resigned, effective Jan. 8, following his recent election to the State Senate in Legislative District 18
The Battle Ground City Council is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving in the recently vacated Council Position #4. The position’s current 4-year term of office expires on December 31, 2025.
The position was vacated by Adrian Cortes who resigned, effective Jan. 8, following his recent election to the State Senate in Legislative District 18. During former Council Member Cortes’ final City Council meeting on Jan. 6, he fondly reflected on his years as a City Council member and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue to represent Battle Ground at the state level.
Applicants interested in the position must be registered to vote in Clark County, Washington, and be a resident of the city of Battle Ground for at least one-year preceding appointment to the council.
A detailed announcement and application for the position is available online at www.cityofbg.org/council-application and at Battle Ground City Hall located at 109 SW 1st Street in Battle Ground.
Applications must be received by the city no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
To request additional information about the vacancy or the application process, please contact City Clerk Elizabeth Halili at (360) 342-5008 or at cityclerk.info@cityofbg.org
Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.
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