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Cypress Council to Fill At‑Large Vacancy by Appointment, Sets Rapid Application and Interview Timeline
Summary
After weighing the cost and delay of a special election, the Cypress City Council voted unanimously to appoint an eligible resident to the at‑large seat left vacant by Scott Menikus and approved a schedule for applications and public interviews in November.
The Cypress City Council voted unanimously to fill an at‑large council vacancy by appointment rather than call a costly special election.
Mayor Burke moved to appoint an eligible resident to the seat left open by Scott Menikus’s resignation; the motion carried unanimously after council members said the estimated cost (roughly $866,000–$900,000) and timing of a special election would make that option impractical. “I think an appointment makes more sense in this situation,” Mayor Burke said during debate.
Staff told the council the alternative—holding a special election—would not be held until April 14, 2026, and could leave the…
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