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Council appoints John Vasquez to fill vacancy through November 2026
5947290 · October 15, 2025
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Summary
The council interviewed two applicants for a vacant council seat and appointed John Vasquez by a 3–1 vote to serve the remainder of the term through the 2026 election cycle.
The Trinidad City Council on Oct. 14 appointed John Vasquez to fill a city council vacancy created by the resignation of Carrie Varela. Vasquez will serve through the next general election (November 2026) and may run if he seeks the remaining term beyond that date.
Two applicants — John Vasquez and Andrew Davis — addressed the council and answered…
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