PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles City Council will interview three candidates for a vacant seat next week.

During the council’s meeting Tuesday, they will interview Laurel Cripe, Jon Hamilton and Christy Holy.

The position, No. 7, became vacant when Brendan Meyer resigned their seat effective June 30.

Nine candidates applied for the position. During their last meeting, city council members voted for their top three candidates and three who received the most votes moved on to the interview stage.

The council has until Sept. 28 to fill the vacant seat.

To apply for the position, each candidate submitted a resume and cover letter and answered application questions.

Cripe retired from Vanport Marine in Portland, Ore., in December 2021. She has lived in Port Angeles for 17 years, according

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