Wednesday marked the deadline for applying to be appointed to the Chapel Hill Town Council seat vacated by Matt Czajkowski when he resigned earlier this year.
A total of six folks applied. You can read their applications online, and find a short description of each candidate's background in a news release issued by the town. In a special meeting of the Council on Monday at 6 p.m., each candidate will have the opportunity to make brief remarks on why they're most qualified, and the following week, on Monday, May 4, the Council will decide whether or not to make an appointment.
Though much of the discussion around the process thus far has led some to believe that the Council must fill the vacant seat, it's not required to do so. It could simply opt to leave it empty until the elections this November when the fourth-highest vote getter would then win the open seat.
What do you think the council should do? Fill the seat with someone who won't seek re-election in the fall? Or with someone who will? Leave the seat open? Share your opinion in the comments.
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