Council opens expedited appointment process for District 2 vacancy
Mar 6, 2026
Facing a March 10 legal deadline to fill a District 2 vacancy, the council chose to open an appointment process: advertise the vacancy, accept applications by Friday close of business and hold a special meeting Monday for interviews and appointment.
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The City Council decided March 4 to pursue the appointment route to fill the District 2 council vacancy rather than place the seat on the November general-election ballot. City staff explained the legal options under state law: the council must either appoint a successor within 60 days of vacancy or call a special election.
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