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Oakland board accepts Alderman Deborah Hummel’s resignation and declares seat vacant
Summary
At a special called meeting on Oct. 27, the Oakland Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted Resolution 25-35 to accept the resignation of Alderman Deborah Hummel and declare her seat vacant. The motion to accept passed after a second and a voice vote with four members present. The meeting did not specify next steps for filling the vacancy.
The Oakland Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Oct. 27 adopted Resolution 25-35 to accept the resignation of Alderman Deborah Hummel and declare her seat vacant.
The resolution was moved by Alderman Bailey, seconded by Alderman Campbell and approved by voice vote after the presiding official called for members’ votes. The board had a quorum with four members present; the presiding official announced, “All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion passes.”
The special called meeting began at 6 p.m. and included a brief announcement that there were no citizens wishing to comment. The presiding official introduced the single item of business as “a consideration of Resolution 25-35 to accept an alderman’s resignation and declare the seat vacant.” A prior procedural motion to hear the item was noted as made by Alderman Campbell.
The meeting record does not contain discussion of next steps for filling the vacant seat, any timetable for appointment or election, nor references to statutes or municipal code that would govern the replacement process. The board adjourned immediately after the vote.
Minutes of the meeting or subsequent board communications may provide details about how the city will fill the vacancy.
