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Council leaves Ward 1 seat vacant until November election

3442914 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

Council voted 8–0 to leave the Ward 1 vacancy unfilled until the general election in November rather than appointing a replacement or holding a special election.

Brighton City Council on May 6 agreed to leave the Ward 1 council seat vacant until the November general election after discussing options including appointment and special election.

Councilmember Padilla said she polled residents and favored leaving the seat vacant, noting a special election would be…

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