Duluth Council Approves Application Process To Fill Derek Medved’s Seat
Applications will be accepted only through 4:30 p.m. February 14th, Medved's last council meeting.
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday the City of Duluth will begin accepting applications to fill the At-Large Council seat soon to be left open by Derek Medved, who announced his resignation last week.
Medved abstained from the vote at the council meeting Monday, making it 7 to 0.
He announced he’s leaving the council to focus on his KornerStore business.
The resolution opens up the application process Tuesday on the City’s website.
Due to COVID-19, applications will only be accepted by email to the provisional City Clerk, Ian Johnson ibjohnson@DuluthMN.gov, or by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 318 City Hall, 411 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802.
Applications will be accepted only through 4:30 p.m. February 14th, Medved’s last council meeting.
He told FOX 21 Monday he’ll speak more on his departure then.
Still on Monday newly-appointed Council President Arik Forsman shared some words ahead of Medved’s final farewell.
“This isn’t a time for goodbyes but I’ll just say we’ll certainly miss you Councilor Medved,” Council President Forsman said. “And it’s too bad this is on here but I feel very excited for your future endeavors.”
The City Council will conduct interviews with applicants February 24th.
Councilors will then rank their top three candidates for a second round of interviews during a special Council meeting at 5 p.m. February 28th.
Councilors will then vote on who will finish out Medved’s remaining term of two years.
