The city of Bothell invites citizens to an open house and reception to meet the seven police-chief finalists from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 7 in Mobias Hall at Cascadia Community College (18428 110th Ave. N.E., Bothell). Specific candidate information was not available at post time.

Following the community reception, the finalists will participate in an interview process Nov. 8. The interview process consists of individual and panel interviews with the city manager, city directors and city staff members.

Current Police Chief Forrest Conover announced his retirement in June, participated in the Little Chief for a Day event in July and the city has been searching for a replacement since the summer.