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Soledad council appoints longtime volunteer Eva Banuelos to fill vacant seat after interviews
Summary
After interviewing four candidates in a public special meeting May 23, 2024, the Soledad City Council voted 3–1 to appoint community volunteer Eva Banuelos to the at-large council seat; the council directed staff to memorialize the vote in a resolution.
The Soledad City Council voted 3–1 on May 23, 2024, to appoint Eva Banuelos to the at-large council seat left vacant when Council Member Jimenez resigned on March 31. The appointment follows public interviews of four applicants and a brief public-comment period.
City Manager Megan explained the process before interviews began, saying the appointee "will fill the vacancy until a successor is elected in the 11/05/2024 general municipal election." The council interviewed each applicant in turn; each candidate had five minutes…
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