Apply for the Victor Council Seat

The City of Victor is accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat, with letters of interest due August 10 and an appointment expected August 26.

Mayor Will Frohlich resigned July 1 in the face of a recall, and the council appointed Sue Muncaster interim mayor to succeed him. Muncaster was a sitting councilmember, so moving to the mayor's chair left her council seat empty. The city opened the application window after a July 22 council discussion, describing the vacancy as arriving during "a period of public strain and disagreement."

Residents have until 10 a.m. Monday, August 10, to apply. The city asks for a completed application, available online or as a printable form, along with a letter of interest saying why the applicant wants to serve; a resume is optional. Applicants must be qualified Victor electors, meaning residents at least 18 years old who are U.S. citizens and registered to vote.

At its August 12 meeting, the council will hear which applicants the county clerk has confirmed as eligible, then decide whether to interview each eligible applicant or name finalists for a special public interview. Muncaster is expected to nominate a candidate at the August 26 meeting, and a majority of the council must confirm the pick before the appointee is seated.

Whoever is chosen will serve only until Victor's next general city election, in November 2027. To keep the seat past that, the appointee would have to run and win.

Applications can be filed online at victoridaho.gov, by email to [email protected], by mail to PO Box 122 in Victor, or in person at City Hall by the August 10 deadline. "Victor needs people who are willing to listen carefully, ask good questions, and serve the whole community," Muncaster said in the announcement. "We are working hard to make this process open, fair, and respectful."

Victor Opens Applications to Fill a Vacant Council Seat

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