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Fortuna council opts to solicit applicants and appoint a replacement by May 11; special election rejected as cost‑prohibitive
Summary
After the March 12 resignation of Councilmember Jerry King, the Fortuna City Council voted unanimously to announce a vacancy, solicit applicants beginning March 18, set a filing deadline of April 18 and hold interviews April 28 with the goal of appointing a replacement by May 11, 2025; councilors cited cost and expediency in favor of appointment.
The Fortuna City Council voted unanimously on Monday to announce a vacancy and solicit applications to fill a vacant council seat, scheduling a filing deadline of April 18, 2025, and a special public interview meeting on April 28, 2025, with the expectation of appointing a replacement by May 11, 2025.
City staff told the council that Jerry King submitted his resignation effective immediately and presented three options: (1) make an immediate appointment; (2) announce the vacancy, solicit applicants and conduct interviews with an appointment by May 11, 2025; or (3) call a special election by May 11 (staff recommended against a special election because of its…
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