Jan. 5, 2026 — Redmond, Wash. Applications closed at noon on January 2, 2026, to fill City Council Position #1, vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Osman Salahuddin, with first-round interviews set for January 13 and final selection possible on January 20.
The City of Redmond announced the vacancy on November 4, 2025, and outlined the application process on November 19, inviting eligible residents—those in the 98052 ZIP code who are 18 or older and registered voters—to apply.
The city posted the position on GovernmentJobs.com, noting rolling reviews of submissions, an optional information session on December 2, 2025, and contact at stephanie.lorntzen@redmond.gov.
The City Council page confirms the position remains open for appointment as of late December 2025 listings. A December 30 reminder urged, “Apply By This Friday” via civic alert.
City social media amplified calls for applicants. On Facebook, posts stated:
Applications are currently open to fill City Council Position #1, which is vacant due to the resignation of Councilmember Osman Salahuddin.[8]
A New Year’s post added:
Happy New Year, Redmond! If you’ve been considering applying for the open City Council Position #1, now’s the time![10]
Similar messages appeared on LinkedIn and X, including a December 23 info session promotion and January 1 deadline reminder from @CityOfRedmond.
A Facebook video highlighted the application process.
As of January 5, 2026, no public updates on applicants or selections are available, with the next milestone the January 13 interviews and potential swearing-in on January 20 if a majority vote is achieved, per city newsflash.
