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Council appoints Cody Holtz to fill Ward 2 vacancy after suspended-code vote

Jefferson City Council · April 13, 2026
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Summary

The Jefferson City Council voted to suspend section 12-8 of the city code and appoint Cody Holtz to the Ward 2 seat; Holtz, an attorney who served on the city’s homelessness task force, was sworn in and said he prioritizes practical, maintainable growth and oversight of developer incentives.

The Jefferson City Council voted to appoint Cody Holtz to the Ward 2 council seat after suspending section 12-8 of the city code to allow an immediate vote.

Holtz, who introduced himself to the council as an attorney based in Jefferson City and a former member of the Jefferson City Homelessness Task Force, told the council he favors “practical, measured” decision-making that emphasizes implementable policies and long-term maintenance. He said he…

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