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Commission considers appointment vs. special election to fill vacant city commissioner seat
Summary
Commissioners reviewed legal timelines and past practice for filling a commissioner vacancy, discussed costs and turnout implications of a special election, and agreed to revisit the appointment vs. special‑election choice at the next briefing.
Brentwood commissioners discussed the process to fill a vacant city commissioner seat at a June briefing, weighing an appointment against triggering a special election and considering timing, cost and potential overlap with other referendum issues.
Staff reminded the commission that the charter provides a 90‑day window to appoint a replacement; if the commission does not appoint within 90 days, state law requires a…
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