The City of Auburn is requesting applications from residents of Auburn to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The term will commence once a candidate is appointed by a majority vote of the City Council and will expire on Dec. 31, 2025.

The Auburn City Council is a non-partisan, part-time legislative body. Auburn incorporated in 1891 and is a Strong Mayor form of government (meaning the Mayor is voted in by residents). Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month, Council study sessions are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month, with some exceptions. There may be other meetings to attend during the week as well.

The appointed Councilmember will have the same level of duty and privilege as all other Councilmembers, Auburn City Councilmembers are compensated $1,667.16 per month during the length of their service.

The timeline for filling the Council vacancy is as follows:

Monday, March 24, 2025: Applications due to City Clerk by 5 pm
Monday, April 14, 2025: Candidate interviews (Special Meeting, 5 pm)
Monday, April 14, 2025: Council vote (Special Meeting, 7 pm)
Monday, April 21, 2025: Swearing in (Regular Study Session, 5:30 pm)

Residents interested in applying must have resided within the City of Auburn at least for one year and must be a registered voter. Interested residents may apply online at auburnwa.gov, pick up an application form at City Hall (25 West Main Street) or may have the application mailed by contacting City Clerk Shawn Campbell at (253) 931-3055 or scampbell@auburnwa.gov.

Application materials are also available on the City’s website at: www.auburnwa.gov.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m., on Monday, March 24, 2025; applications received after 5 p.m. will not be accepted.