Three qualified people have expressed interest in joining Texarkana, Texas, City Council following the Dec. 12 resignation of former Ward 3 Council Member Tina Veal-Gooch.
Jason Montoya, Johnny Riley and Betty Williams submitted letters of interest to City Secretary Jennifer Evans by the deadline Tuesday, a city news release states.
The remaining members of the council and Mayor Bob Bruggeman will meet in closed session during the council's regular meeting Monday to interview candidates and discuss filling the vacancy.
If the council decides on an applicant Monday, he or she will immediately be sworn in and take office.
In her resignation letter, Veal-Gooch recommended Williams, a retired teacher, for the seat.