City calling for mayoral candidates

RITZVILLE – Following Mayor Gary Cook's letter of resignation submitted to the city January 27 the city is again calling for anyone interested in being mayor to send in a letter of interest by Feb. 25.

The qualifications to run for mayor are to be a register voter and a resident of the city for at least one year.

Mayor Cook's resignation becomes effective March 31.

“I would like the council to think about moving forward, and I put it in your capable hands,” Cook told council members at their Feb. 2 meeting.

Council members Dennis Chamberlain and Debby Chapman have both submitted letters of int...