City calls for mayoral candidates

Letters of interest due March 17 at City Hall

Katie Teachout, The Journal | Last updated Mar 13, 2020 6:6pm0

Katie Teachout | The Journal count

This new fountain outside Ritzville City Hall was designed and installed by the Public Works Department, with many of the materials donated by the public.

RITZVILLE - With Mayor Gary Cook's last day drawing near, city council motioned to put out a call for letters of interest from those who might want to step into the position.

Cook's letter of resignation was accepted at the March 3 council meeting, with his last day being March 31.

The appointment will be from April 1 through November of 2021.

Eligibility requirements are being a U.S. Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of the city for one or more years prior to the appointment.

The appointed mayor will fulfill the role until November 2021, up to election certification.

If the appointed...