The vacancy created by the resignation of North Branch City Council member Amanda Darwin is filled now by Robert Canada. The council voted 4-0 June 14 to seat Canada. His appointment runs to the end of December 2022. The November election ballot will carry candidates’ names who are vying for the next full council term.

Canada was one of two who applied for the vacant seat, and was the lone option remaining when Sarah Bishop withdrew at the last minute the evening the interviews had been scheduled.

Filing for getting your name on the city ballot for the general election opens in early August.