The Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint a replacement for Victoria Seaman, who resigned from the position last week to become a regional director in Denver for President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services. The council rejected the prospect of holding a special election, which is projected to cost $467,000, according to city officials. The application, which is posted on the city website, includes a pledge from the applicant that they will not run for election to the council next year. In 2004, newly appointed Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson faced 11 challengers in the city’s general election, but prevailed and went on to win another two elections to the seat. Based on the council rankings, HR will forward the top three finalists for discussion at the Sept. 17 City Council meeting.