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Seaside council opens appointments process for two vacancies, aims to trigger 2026 ballot
Summary
Council discussed charter timing for filling two council vacancies and by consensus decided to open applications promptly with a tightened timeline so any appointments occur before the July 26 deadline that would place the seats on the November 2026 ballot.
City staff briefed the council on charter provisions governing vacancies and how the timing of any appointment controls whether an appointee’s seat will appear on the next general election ballot. Under the charter, an appointment made more than 100 days before a general election triggers that seat to be placed on the ballot.
Staff outlined…
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