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City outlines timeline and rules to fill anticipated District 5 council vacancy
Summary
Following Councilman Lamour's election to the county commission, Monroe City announced a process and timeline for appointing a District 5 replacement: applications open Dec. 3, due Dec. 16, candidate eligibility checks through Dec. 31, and potential interviews Jan. 21 with appointment effective Feb. 3.
Monroe City announced a timeline and rules on Dec. 2 for filling an anticipated District 5 vacancy on city council after Councilman Lamour was elected to the county commission.
City Manager Dave Robinson said a formal resignation had not yet been submitted; until it is, the administration is using the phrase "anticipated vacancy." The process the city outlined will be managed by the city clerk and city manager and aims to complete an appointment rather than a special election, consistent with the city charter provision that council may appoint to…
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