By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
There were no new members to introduce during Tuesday’s oath of office at the Great Bend City Council meeting. Incumbents, or already-serving councilmembers, won seats on the board during last November’s General Election. Alan Moeder, Jolene Biggs, Cory Urban and Rickee Maddox were sworn into office by City Clerk Shawna Schafer. Mayor Cody Schmidt also took the oath after winning a third straight term.
Maddox, whom was appointed to one of the Ward 4 seats last August, won a full two-year term in the election, replacing Natalie Towns. Schmidt said the council is now accepting applications for a Ward 4 resident to fill a vacant seat.
"There will be an application process held here at City Hall and on our website," said Schmidt. "For those that are interested, please contact Shawna Schafer with any questions. That vacancy will remain open until filled."
Applications for the city council position can be found at greatbendks.net.
Cory Urban was chosen by the governing body to serve as the council president. Urban will serve in the temporary absence of the mayor.