Marcia Geek appointed to Fountain City Council Ward 3 seat; 10‑month vacancy appointment

Fountain City Council on Feb. 25 appointed Marcia Geek to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat, completing the council’s selection process after three candidates presented statements.

The city followed the chartered appointment process: petitions were filed by the Jan. 29 deadline, the clerk drew candidate order by lot and each candidate made a brief statement to council. The three candidates were Matthew Stanwood, Marcia Geek and (third candidate) Mr. Verhoff. After statements, Councilmember Rick moved to appoint Marcia Geek; Councilmember Herzberg seconded and the council voted 6‑0 in favor.

Geek, who said she has lived in Fountain for 28 years and has prior local public‑service experience, told council she values public safety, fiscal responsibility and planning. "I love my community, and I like to offer the city of Fountain my service," she said, and she highlighted experience on planning commissions, school and other civic bodies as preparation for council service. Geek also noted that the city is evaluating how development around Fountain affects infrastructure and taxes, and said she would advocate balancing development pressures with the city’s revenue realities.

The appointment is a temporary seat to fill the ward until the next scheduled election (a 10‑month appointment). The council and mayor thanked all three candidates for participating; the mayor said Geek’s swearing‑in will be scheduled at the next council meeting in two weeks and staff will reach out to arrange onboarding.

Councilmembers disclosed prior connections where relevant: Councilmember Rick noted prior service with Geek on the planning commission and the city attorney advised no recusal was required. No further discussion or roll‑call debate was recorded beyond the appointment motion, second and unanimous vote.

The council’s action was taken under the 15‑day appointment window established after petitions were certified earlier in February.