HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 Vacancy Recruitment PacketCITY OF PORT ORCHARD
COUNCILMEMBER POSITION No. 5
The Port Orchard City Council is seeking to fill vacant Council Position No. 5. The position will
be filled by appointment of the City Council. The appointee will serve for approximately 17
months, until the November 2027 General Election results are certified.
To be considered, applicants must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Port
Orchard. State law prohibits anyone convicted of a felony from holding elective public office.
To be considered, applicants must include all required documents and be received by the City
Clerk's office at the Port Orchard City Hall, 216 Prospect Street, no later than 4:30 p.m. on
Thursday, July 9, 2026. Postmarks are not accepted.
The required items are:
• Letter of interest stating qualifications
• Personal resume
• Completed supplemental questions
The City Council will review the documents submitted by interested residents. Councilmembers
have tentatively reserved Tuesday, July 14, 2026, for applicant interviews.
For further information or if you have special needs, please contact City Clerk Brandy Wallace at
(360) 876-7030, or bwallace@portorchardwa.gov.
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Port Orchard City Council
Councilmember Recruitment
Attn: City Clerk
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
-NOTICE-
Residency and other minimum requirements apply to this position.
Appointment to the Port Orchard City Council will require your attendance at numerous regularly scheduled
and special meetings that occur in the evening, on weekends, and during the weekday. City Council meetings
are usually held on the second, third, and fourth Tuesday of every month in the evenings, starting at 6:30 p.m.
to approximately 9:00 p.m. or later. Councilmembers also serve on Council Committees, represent the
Council on numerous regional and intergovernmental boards and commissions, and attend various
community functions. Councilmember activity usually requires a minimum of 10-15 hours per week per
person, sometimes more.
The current annual compensation for Port Orchard Council Position No. 5 is $13,000.
Once the letter of interest, resume, and supplemental answers received from all applicants who meet the
minimum requirements of State law, the documents will be posted on the City's website for public viewing.
Supplemental Questions
Port Orchard City Council Position No. 5
Submittal Deadline: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Please respond to the following supplemental questions regarding your interest in the position
of Councilmember for the City of Port Orchard.
1. Why are you interested in serving on the City Council and what do you hope to
accomplish?
2. Describe the strengths and experience you would bring to the Council.
3. What do you think are the most pressing issues currently before the Council and why?
4. Describe your community involvement; include your role and dates of service.
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