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Council declares Ward 5 seat vacant, votes to leave it open until November 2026
Klamath Falls City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary
Following the Feb. 2 resignation of Kelsey Mueller Wendt, the council declared a vacancy for Ward 5 and voted to leave the seat vacant until the November 2026 general election after debating appointment versus leaving the seat open.
The Klamath Falls City Council declared the Ward 5 council seat vacant on Feb. 2 after the resignation of Kelsey Mueller Wendt effective that day. City attorney Mike Swanson explained the charter's two-step process for declaring a vacancy and noted the council may either appoint a replacement or…
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