Durham City Council selects four finalists to fill Ward 3 vacancy

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham City Council members selected four finalists to consider for the vacant Ward 3 seat.

The final four are Amanda Borer, Chelsea Cook, Sheila Huggins and Chastan Swain. The final selection was made during Thursday's afternoon work session.

This seat was left vacant by former city councilman Leonardo Williams, who is now Durham's mayor.

Ward 3 is considered West Durham, and the four finalists were selected from a group of 10 people.

Here is the timeline:

• Monday, January 8 at 7 p.m.: City Council interviews finalists at a special meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

• Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m.: City Council will conduct a public comment period during a special meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

• Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30 a.m.: City Council will make its final selection during its regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

• Week of January 22: The City Clerk will arrange the oath of office in City Hall Council Chambers

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