Following the recent departure of Temecula City Councilman Charles 'Chuck' Washington, the city is now looking for applicants to fill his seat.

Washington left the council to serve on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, vacating his Temecula position that he was supposed to fill through December 2016. Here's the latest from the city on the search for his replacement:

The Temecula City Council invites interested residents of the City of Temecula to apply for a vacancy on the City Council. The appointment is to fill an unexpired term on the City Council endingDecember 13, 2016. The appointment is available to all residents of the City of the Temecula, over the age of 18, continuously registered for at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of appointment.