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Key West Commission adopts procedure to fill vacant District 5 seat
Summary
The City of Key West Commission on Nov. 24 adopted a resolution setting an application window through Nov. 28 and procedures to appoint someone to the vacant District 5 seat; the appointee will serve through Aug. 18, 2026, and the resolution allows up to 10 rounds of voting before a special election is required.
The City of Key West Commission on Nov. 24 adopted a resolution establishing the procedure and timetable to fill the vacant District 5 commission seat, including an application period that staff said will close on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. and an appointment to serve until Aug. 18, 2026.
The resolution, introduced as Item No. 1 and tied to section 2-3.1 of the City of Key West Code of Ordinances, was approved by voice and roll call after a brief discussion of eligibility and process. Commissioner Castillo moved to approve the resolution "as it stands," and Commissioner Kauffman seconded; a roll…
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