SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council has voted to fill the vacant District 5 seat.
Deborah Juarez was appointed the vacancy after receiving seven votes in the first round.
Councilmember Cathy Moore resigned earlier this month, citing health and other personal reasons.
District 5 represents north Seattle.
The six finalists for the position were:
- James M. Bourey
- Katy Haima
- Nilu Jenks
- Debora Juarez
- Julie Kang
- Robert D. Wilson
They were chosen from a list of 22 eligible applicants.
To win the seat, a candidate must get five votes.
Seattle City Council has nine seats – seven are districts and two are citywide positions.
Juarez will take the seat after taking the Oath of Office.
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