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Victorville council delays decision on filling District 2 vacancy until Nov. 4
Summary
After extended discussion, the Victorville City Council voted 3-2 on Sept. 16, 2025 to delay any decision about filling the upcoming District 2 vacancy until the Nov. 4 meeting; the vote followed debate over whether to solicit applications before the seat is formally vacated.
The Victorville City Council voted 3-2 on Sept. 16, 2025 to delay any decision on how to fill the expected vacancy in District 2 until the council's Nov. 4 meeting.
Mayor Liz Becerra opened the agenda item, noting the council had received notice of a planned resignation that would create a vacancy at the end of business at the council's second meeting in October. City staff cited Government Code Section 36512 as the controlling statute, which gives local bodies two options for filling an elective vacancy: call a special election or make an appointment.
Councilmembers debated whether it was appropriate to begin soliciting applications or otherwise initiate an appointment process before the seat was formally…
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