Gridley council appoints uncontested candidates under California Elections Code §10229
At a special meeting Aug. 20, 2026, the Gridley City Council approved Resolution 2026-R-031 to appoint candidates to offices that were uncontested after the close of nominations, passing the measure 4-1 with one abstention; no public comments were received.
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At a special meeting on Aug. 20, 2026, the Gridley City Council voted to appoint candidates to city offices that were uncontested rather than hold the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The council approved Resolution 2026-R-031 on a motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Calderon; the motion passed with four ayes and one abstention (Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson; Abstain: Sanchez). The record states this action was taken pursuant to Section 10229 of the California Elections Code because "there were not more candidates than offices to be elected."
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