By Alex Benzegala
Panhandle Post
At the Alliance City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the city presented a certificate of appreciate to former Alliance City Council Member and Executive Director Mara Anderson. Alliance Mayor Earl Jones lauded her for her and her service to the youth and community during her time in town as Executive Director of the ARC and Council Member.
Also, Jones talked about the process of moving forward of filling her now vacant seat, and City Manager Seth Sorensen explained on an interview with KCOW about the open seat.
"There is a two-year spot for the City Council, and people can register with the Box Butte County Clerk with that up until August 1," Sorensen said.
Sorensen continued to say that anyone who is interested in that process and making a difference to apply, and that there are other City boards that citizen can get involved in like the Community Redevelopment Board including others.
While the City Council seat will not be on the ballot for the primary election, Mayor Jones stressed that it will be on the ballot in November.