VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — From now until April 8, Virginia Beach is accepting applicants to fill its vacant city council seat.

To be eligible, candidates must live within the Beach District.

David Nygaard was removed from council earlier this month. A panel of judges found he was ineligible to serve in the first place because he did not satisfy residency requirements

City council will review applications in a closed session and a shortlist will be announced April 9.

A special election will be held in November.