New City Councilmember to be appointed

Former At-Large City Councilmember Nathan Coulter was elected to represent House District 51B by more than 61% of voters last November, cutting short his city council term. He started in his new role as state representative in January.

The City Council conducted interviews for an interim councilmember in January after reviewing applications that were submitted in December.

An appointment was expected by late January 2023, after this issue of the Briefing went to print. Visit blm.mn/council to see more about the person who was appointed.

The person appointed to the open seat will fill Coulter’s unexpired term until the next regular municipal election on November 7, 2023. The election result will determine who will fill the remainder of the term, which expires January 5, 2026.