With the Thursday deadline fast approaching, a record 43 candidates had applied for an open seat on the Santa Monica City Council as of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

And while a handful are civic or business leaders, almost all of the applicants so far have never served on City or civic boards, which the Council views as a highly desired qualification.

So far the only candidates who have served on major civic boards or City boards and commissions are Albin Gielicz, Robert Kronovet and Eddie Guerboian

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