The St. Paul City Council will interview seven finalists on Wednesday for the Ward 6 seat vacated by Dan Bostrom.

Names of the seven finalists were made public on Friday. In all, 15 applicants submitted resumes and application materials.

The finalists are:

Kassim Busuri

Mara Humphrey

Hlee Lee-Kron

Wintana Melekin

Crystal Norcross

Neal Thao

Gary Unger

Interviews will begin at 9 a.m. The council will seat the new interim council member on Jan. 23. The appointee will then serve through the end of the year.