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Lincoln council accepts resignation of Councilman Braska, outlines appointment and special-election options
Summary
Council accepted the resignation of Councilman Braska and discussed replacement procedures: appointment after 15 days or a citizen-initiated special election if a petition of 5% of electors is filed; a staff estimate placed the cost of a special election at $11,000.
The Lincoln City Council accepted the resignation of Councilman Braska at the Nov. 7 meeting.
A motion to accept the resignation was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. Council members then discussed how to fill the vacancy. Legal counsel and staff outlined two primary options: the council may call a special election or appoint a replacement after a 15-day notice. Staff explained that if, within the…
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