3 people complete application for S. Tahoe council seat

Three people have submitted applications for the vacant South Lake Tahoe City Council seat.

The three are Kathay Lovell — who stepped down from the council in 2010 after serving two terms; Austin Sass — who has run twice and not been elected, the last time being in November; and Scott Valentine — a newcomer to the scene, who is a geology professor at Lake Tahoe Community College.

The seat is open because Claire Fortier quit in December halfway through her four-year term.

People have until 5pm Jan. 25 to turn in the forms. Forms are available from the city clerk. Interviews will be before the council in open session on Jan. 29 at 9am. The person is expected to be sworn in that day assuming consensus is reached by the council. If no one is chosen, an election would be conducted in June.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report