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Merced City Council appoints Commissioner Tao to interim District 2 seat after candidate forum
Summary
After a public comment period and a candidate question-and-answer session, the Merced City Council voted to appoint Commissioner Tao to fill the District 2 vacancy on an interim basis; the motion passed with one council member voting no.
The Merced City Council appointed Commissioner Tao to fill the District 2 council vacancy after hearing public comment and interviewing candidates on Dec. 2, 2025.
Residents who spoke during the public-comment period urged the council to select someone who lives in District 2 and will prioritize South Merced needs. Felipe Bridal Flores, a District 2 resident, told the panel: “I highly encourage the council today to appoint someone from District 2.” Maria Vargas and Isabelle Sanchez also urged the council to choose a representative who understands local concerns such as housing, lighting near schools, crosswalk safety and…
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