After a “great deal of deliberation” over the weekend, Roger Flygare announced on Monday the withdrawal of his application for the soon-to-be vacant Federal Way City Council position. The position will be vacated by Councilwoman Kelly Maloney, who announced her resignation in October, at the end of this month.

Flygare, will, however, run for the Federal Way City Council in 2017.

“It is my opinion that the voters of Federal Way should decide who is on the City Council and I will abide by their decision when all votes have been tallied,” Flygare said in his announcement. “However, I would like to thank my supporters who have sent in letters of recommendation on my behalf.”

The City Council will interview nine candidates before making a final decision in January 2017.