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Fortuna City Council appoints Carlos Diaz to fill vacant seat
Summary
After interviewing four applicants at a special March 10 meeting, the Fortuna City Council used an order-of-merit vote to appoint Carlos Diaz to a council term that runs through calendar year 2026. The council administered a ceremonial oath and will complete paperwork for seating.
FORTUNA, Calif. — The Fortuna City Council appointed Carlos Diaz to fill a vacant council seat at a special meeting Monday, March 10, following interviews with four applicants and an order-of-merit voting process.
The council voted 4-0 to approve the appointment. Councilmember Connolly, Councilmember King, Mayor Pro Tem Trent and Mayor Johnson voted in favor. After the appointment the council administered a ceremonial oath; Diaz will complete signed paperwork before assuming his seat for the remainder of the term, which ends in calendar year 2026.
City Manager Amy Evans described the selection process at the start of the meeting: applicants would give a two-minute overview, answer a set of pre-distributed questions and then remain for public…
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