Friday was the last day for residents in Garnett to express interest in filling an empty seat on the City Commission. before Friday, there were five people that had submitted applications. They are: Jason Sheahan, former Commissioner and Mayor, Michael Norman, Mark Locke, Mark Powls and Paula Scott. After reviewing the applications, Mayor Jody Cole and Commissioner Greg Gwin will make the appointment in coming weeks. The appointee will finish out the term of Cody Gettler who took office last January but passed away November 11.
The last vacancy filled in Garnett was in 2016. At that time four applicants were interviewed by Commissioners Greg Gwin and former Commissioner Gordon Blackie, Jody Cole was one of those appointees and was subsequently appointed to the post, where she still serves.
