Fairfax Council certifies election and appoints Hellman mayor, Egger vice mayor amid calls for healing

The Fairfax Town Council on Dec. 3 adopted a resolution certifying the Nov. 4, 2025 election results and completed its annual reorganization, appointing Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman as mayor and Frank Egger as vice mayor.

The council moved first to adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the general election; staff reported that the Marin County Board of Supervisors certified the results the previous day. After brief public comment the council voted to certify the election.

The reorganization that followed drew extended public comment on the town’s recent political divisions. Residents urged the new leadership to focus on unity and to work collaboratively with staff. Todd Greenberg, a downtown resident, told the council, “So 46% of the people provided a no confidence vote,” calling on members to reflect and work together.

Councilmember Barbara Kohler moved to appoint Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman to the position of mayor; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. The council then considered candidates for vice mayor. After public comment and questions about regular staff engagement, the council nominated and appointed Frank Egger to the vice mayor role by a 4–1 vote, with Councilmember Kohler recorded as the lone dissent.

Mayor Blasch, who was honored earlier in the meeting, spoke after the proclamation and emphasized continuing civic engagement: “I’ve been really honored to serve as mayor this year … I’ve tried to listen really closely to neighbors that agree with me, neighbors that disagree with me, and everybody in between.” She will remain on the council as a council member.

What’s next: Council members asked the incoming vice mayor to commit to regular agenda‑planning meetings with staff and to attend training for incoming mayors and councilmembers. The council also agreed to make organizational changes to limit late-night decision-making and improve meeting efficiency.