Applications Being Accepted for Vacancy on Richland City Council

The Richland City Council is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on the City Council to fill a vacancy in Position No. 4.
 
The individual appointed by Council will serve until the candidate elected in the November 2, 2027, General Election takes office.
 
The appointment and service of councilmembers is governed by the Richland City Charter.
 
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a registered voter
• Have resided within the City of Richland for at least two continuous years prior to appointment
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Not hold any other public office (with the exception of service in the National Guard, organized reserves, or as a Notary Public)
• Not be employed by the City of Richland

 
Council Meetings
The Richland City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Richland City Hall, 625 Swift Boulevard. Council workshops are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All meetings are televised.
 
Application Process
Interested individuals must submit a completed application and resume through the City’s website no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
 
Applications are available on the City’s website under richlandwa.gov/bccvacancies. Interviews will be scheduled following review of submitted materials.
 
For more information, visit richlandwa.gov or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 509-942-7389.
 
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Richland does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
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Contact Info:
Communications & Marketing Office, 509-942-7386, [email protected]