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PUBLIC NOTICE OF FIRE COMMISSIONER VACANCY

PUBLIC NOTICE OF FIRE COMMISSIONER VACANCY

Northshore Fire District – Commissioner Position No. 5

Board Nominated Candidate:  Livia Ziebarth

The Northshore Fire District Board of Commissioners is providing notice of a vacancy in Commissioner Position No. 5.

At its October 15, 2026, Special Meeting, the Board nominated the individual identified above for consideration for appointment to the vacancy. The appointed individual will serve until a qualified successor is elected and takes office following the November 2027 general election. The current term expires December 31, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. U.S. Citizen.
  2. 18 years old or older.
  3. Registered voter residing in the District for at least 30 days.
  4. No felony convictions unless civil rights have been restored subsequent to the conviction. Conviction of anything less than a felony does not preclude an individual from holding public office.
  5. No contractual conflict of interest with the District, i.e., a contractual relationship with the District that exceeds $3,000 per month in compensation.

Pursuant to RCW 42.12.080, registered voters residing within the Northshore Fire District may submit additional nominations for consideration by the Board during the notice period. The notice period will remain open through November 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Individuals interested in being considered for appointment are requested to submit the following candidate materials no later than November 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.: Candidate materials received by the District may be subject to disclosure under the Washington Public Records Act.

  1. Letter or statement of interest;
  2. Resume; and
  3. Written responses to the Candidate Interview Questions.

To view the Candidate Interview Questions click here.

Materials may be submitted by mail or electronically to:

Beatriz Goldsmith, Board Secretary
Shoreline Fire Department
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA  98133

[email protected] / 206-533-6529

The Board anticipates conducting candidate interviews and considering an appointment at a Special Meeting on November 17, 2026. The Oath of Office will be conducted at the November 19, 2026, Regular Meeting.

Notice posted by:

Beatriz Goldsmith
Secretary to the Board
Friday, October 16, 2026

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