Applicants sought for vacancy on city council

    COMMERCE CITY — Applications are available online and at the city clerk’s office for the Ward I City Council vacancy.
    Mayor Pro Tem Dominick Moreno resigned from city council at the Jan. 7 meeting and was recognized for his service that evening at a reception. Mayor Sean Ford appointed Councilman Rene Bullock as mayor pro-tem Monday night.

Rene Bullock

    The vacancy was caused by Moreno’s election to the Colorado General Assembly, where he will serve as the representative of Colorado House District 32.
    The Ward I council appointment will serve from Feb. 4 until the next organization meeting of the City Council, which will follow the Nov. 5 general election. The appointee will receive monthly compensation of $843.82, a $5,000 life insurance policy and $5 annual recreation center membership.
    Residents interested in applying for the vacant Ward I seat must meet the requirements outlined in the City Charter of Commerce City:
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be a resident of Commerce City for 12 months immediately preceding the appointment;
• Be a resident of Commerce City Ward I for 25 days immediately preceding the appointment;
• Be a registered a voter of the city; and
• Not be currently on probation or parole for a felony or an offense comparable to a felony in the military.
    Applications are available online and at the city clerk’s office. Interested residents should submit their application no later than noon Tuesday, Jan. 22.