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Pacific Grove council sets application schedule and directs policy edits for vacant seat selection

Pacific Grove City Council · May 7, 2026
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Summary

Council set an application window beginning May 7 and a selection hearing for June 3, directed staff to post redacted applications on a rolling 24–48 hour basis, and asked staff to revise the draft vacancy policy to require one nominee per council member and a Q&A step for candidates.

The Pacific Grove City Council on May 6 approved a schedule to begin accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat and directed staff to refine a draft appointment policy.

Mayor Smith recommended opening the application period May 7 and closing it at close of business on May 22, with the selection hearing to occur at the council’s regular meeting on June 3 and the appointee sworn in at the June 17 meeting. The mayor and staff emphasized…

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