Applications Received for City Council Vacancy

In an earlier release, the City of Prescott announced that they would be accepting applications to fill a vacancy left with the resignation of Councilwoman Billie Orr. Since January 13th the City Clerk’s Office has received thirteen (13) applications from the following residents:

  • Steven Ayres
  • Nancy Burns
  • Connie Cantelme
  • Noel Campbell
  • Anthony Ferrulli
  • Deborah Pernice Knefe
  • Jim Lamerson
  • Steve Martin
  • Leslie McKeown
  • Eric Moore
  • Ryan Pienovi
  • Charles Rathbone
  • Harold Wise

Applicants must have been a registered voter in the City of Prescott for at least one year prior to appointment. Applications will be reviewed in a Special Executive Session Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd at which time Council will also determine next steps for the interview and appointment process. It is the goal of the City Council to have a candidate appointed by the Tuesday, February 23rd Voting Meeting.

Interested citizens may access the application on the city website at the following link: Prescott City Council Details or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office. The application filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2021.

For more information on the vacancy, visit the City’s website at www.prescott-az.gov or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 928-777-1245.