Bluffton council met in executive session on March 11 to discuss how to create a selection process for the council vacancy of Dennis Gallant, who became mayor after the resignation of Eric Fulcomer. 

Following the meeting, Dave Steiner, who was elected council president during the open session of the meeting, provided The Icon with the follow statement, which explains the process:

Council process

The Village of Bluffton Council is seeking applicants to fill the open council seat.  The appointment term will be until Dec. 31, 2013. If Mayor Gallant is elected in November to complete the current mayor’s term the Village Council will select a candidate to fill the seat for the remaining two years. 

Please submit by March 18, 2013, in writing your interest in being considered a candidate for the available Council seat to:

David Steiner, Council President
Village of Bluffton, Oho
154 N Main Street
PO Box 63
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
[email protected]

Interested candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview preferably on Thursday, March 21, 2013.