City of Tumwater
"Calling for Candidates"
Notice of Appointment: Tumwater City Council
The City of Tumwater is seeking candidates for appointment to serve as Councilmember for Council Position No. 1. The term of this appointment is effective until the next general election of November 2, 2027. To qualify, candidates must be a currently registered Tumwater voter, a current resident of Tumwater and a resident of Tumwater for at least 12 months preceding the temporary appointment which is expected to occur January 20, 2026. Council Position No. 1 interviews are scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Tumwater City Hall.
Appointment to the City Council will require attendance at numerous regularly scheduled and special meetings, which occur in the City during the evenings, on weekends, and during the weekday. Councilmembers also serve on Council committees, regional boards and commissions, and represent the City Council at various community functions.
To apply, an application is available on the City's website at www.ci.tumwater.wa.us or contact the City of Tumwater's Clerk's Office by email at Clerksoffice@ci.tumwater.wa.us or call ( 360) 754-4139. Print applications are also available at Tumwater City Hall.
Completed applications must be returned by 12 noon on Monday, December 22, 2025, by email to Clerksoffice@ci.tumwater.wa.us. File size is limited to 10 MB per email. Returning the application by email is preferred. However, applications may also be dropped off at the Tumwater City Hall during regular business hours or mailed to Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98501. Postmarks and late applications will not be accepted.
CITY OF TUMWATER
Tracie Core, Deputy City Clerk
PUBLISHED: December 7, 2025
POSTED: December 8, 2025
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Dec 7 2025