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Councilmember Ken Lambert resigns; city attorney says vacancy requires special election
Summary
Councilmember Ken Lambert submitted a resignation effective immediately. City Attorney Bill Vaughn told the council state law prevents filling the vacancy by appointment if it would result in a majority of appointed members, so staff will pursue a special election and consult the county on dates and costs.
Councilmember Ken Lambert submitted a letter resigning his council seat effective immediately, the mayor read into the record at the Jan. 15 Los Banos City Council meeting.
The mayor read Lambert’s letter in which Lambert wrote he must “make priorities, my health and family,” and concluded, “With that, I formally submit my resignation effective immediately.”
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