Council Begins Process to Replace Jones

The Anne Arundel County Council has begun the process of filling the recently vacated District 1 seat.

The council has 30 days to fill the seat that opened in District 1 after approving an that declared Daryl Jones seat vacant as of Monday when he was scheduled to report to federal prison. He is scheduled to serve a five-month sentence for failing to file 35 federal income tax reports between 2002-2006.

According to a press release from the council, anyone interested in the position should submit a cover letter and personal resume to Elizabeth E. Jones, administrative officer to the county council, by noon on Feb. 10.

Interested candidates must have been a registered Democrat for the 12-month period immediately prior to the Feb. 16 appointment, reside in District 1 and be at least 25 years old. A completed financial disclosure statement also will be required by the deadline.

The resume and attachments may be mailed to the , P.O. Box 2700, Annapolis, MD 21401, hand delivered to 44 Calvert St., Room 120, emailed to beth.jones@aacounty.org or faxed to 410-222-1755.

The council will appoint the new member at a public meeting on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the County Council chambers.

Jones' lawyer attempted to file a restraining order barring the council from removing him from his seat, but was denied on Wednesday.