(KMZA)--Applications are being sought for an upcoming vacancy on the Seneca City Council.

The 1st Ward Council position, currently held by Bruce Hermesch, will come open next month.

Hermesch didn’t seek re-election and none of the five residents who received a write-in vote during the November 7th election expressed an interest in the seat.

The city is asking any resident living in Ward 1 that’s interested in filling the seat to fill out an interest form at City Hall by January 11th.

The position is for four years, beginning in January 2018.

The 1st Ward includes all of the city north of Main Street and east of 6th Street.