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Merced council declares District 2 seat vacant, opens expedited appointment process
Summary
After receiving Councilman Deanda’s resignation effective Oct. 31, the Merced City Council declared the District 2 seat vacant and directed staff to open an application process with a Nov. 21 deadline and a special meeting for interviews and possible appointment on Dec. 2. Council discussed, but did not choose, a special election option (estimated $50K–$60K).
The Merced City Council on Nov. 3 unanimously adopted a resolution declaring the District 2 council seat vacant after receiving Councilman Deanda’s resignation effective Oct. 31.
City Attorney Craig Cornwall said the resignation triggered a choice the council must make under city rules: appoint a replacement within 30 days or call a special election. “Councilman Deanda has submitted a resignation letter to the city. It was effective October 31st,” Cornwall told the council.
Councilors debated the two routes. Some members urged appointment to avoid leaving District 2 without representation during the city’s budget and town‑hall season and to avoid the…
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