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Coachella council splits on how to fill vacant mayor’s seat; staff to return with application options
Summary
Council considered whether to appoint internally, open an application process, or call a special election to fill the March 24 mayoral vacancy. No consensus reached; staff will return with an application framework and the item will be revisited within the 60-day statutory window.
The Coachella City Council discussed options to fill the vacancy in the mayor’s office on April 8 and did not reach a final decision. City Attorney explained the legal choices and time constraints: the council has 60 days from the March 24 vacancy to either appoint a successor or call a special election; an all-mail ballot option with a possible August 25 date and an estimated cost of about $70,000 was described. The person selected, by appointment or election,…
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