The Columbia Falls City Council is moving on the appointment of a new Member to replace former Council Member Christopher Semok, who resigned last month. State law requires them to fill the position within 30-days, and Mayor Don Barnhart, appearing on the KGEZ Good Morning Show, says “they’ll make it.”
At their last meeting, they narrowed the field to 4…Staci Bloomberg, Roger Hopkins, Elizabeth McBride and Kaitlyn Seemiller. They’ll have their interviews in front of the Council tonight.
The plan is to name the successful applicant at their next meeting, August 3rd. Whomever they choose will have to stand for election in November 2027.nce the Columbia Falls Council members serve at-large, the person the Council appoints can live in any part of the City.
The plan is to name the successful applicant at their next meeting, August 3rd. Whomever they choose will have to stand for election in November 2027.
