UPDATE: 7 applicants sent in their interest for this seat by Feb. 26:
Clayton Abernathy, Michael Crawford (former Ward 3 Councilmember), Linda Duran-Ebright, Robin McArdle (former Council aide), Mitch Preston, Bonnie Poulos, Karin Uhlich (former Ward 3 Councilwoman).
See website, click on each name for bio/resume: City Clerk’s Office | Official website of the City of Tucson (tucsonaz.gov).
“The Tucson Mayor and Council are seeking applications from individuals interested in an appointment to fill the upcoming vacancy that will result from Council Member Paul Durham’s resignation. The resignation will become effective at the close of business on March 1, 2021.
Qualifications:
The Tucson Charter requires the person who is selected must be a qualified elector who has lived in the City limits for the last three (3) years; and who has lived in Ward 3 for at least one (1) year (with adjustments in the event of annexation or redistricting).
The person who is appointed will serve out the remainder of the term of this office. Mayor and Council have directed that the person selected must agree not to seek the Ward 3 office in the upcoming City elections.
Appointment Process:
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume to the City Clerk. Cover letters and resumes must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Materials should be emailed to cityclerk@tucsonaz.gov or hand-delivered to City Hall, 255 W. Alameda St.
Each qualified applicant will make a five (5) minute presentation to the Mayor and Council at a special meeting to be held Monday, March 1, 2021, at or after 5:30 p.m.”
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/home/announcement/applications-being-accepted-ward-3-council-seat
Carolyn’s note: Ward 3 Councilman Paul Durham resigned on Feb. 1, 2021 citing personal reasons to resign. See previouis post: https://blogforarizona.net/tucson-ward-3-councilman-paul-durham-resigned-effective-3-1-21/
This notice was only published on the City of Tucson website on Wed. Feb. 24. Deadline to apply is tomorrow Feb. 26 by 5 p.m. Didn’t see any email notice from Ward 3 Council office. Stay tuned to see whom the City Council appoints at Monday’s special meeting.
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When will be privy to all the applications for this position? He couldn’t have foreseen his resignation coming before the vote?
I’ve written to the Tucson City Clerk for the list of who applied by 5 p.m. today, but I doubt many will except former Ward 3 Councilmember Karin Uhlich. Stay tuned if I get a response from the City Clerk. Paul Durham resigned on 2/1/21, gave a month’s notice, effective 3/1/21 at 5 p.m.
Tucson City Clerk has published names of 7 applicants for this seat: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks. Click on each name for their bio and resume. Former Ward 3 Councilmembers attorney Michael Crawford and Karin Uhlich have applied.