Cape Canaveral council appoints Andrea Sha King to fill vacant seat; 3–1 vote

The City of Cape Canaveral City Council voted 3–1 on Nov. 18 to appoint Andrea Sha King to a vacant council seat, making the appointment contingent on King submitting required qualifying paperwork within 10 days.

The vacancy was formally declared earlier in the meeting when the council adopted Resolution 2025‑21 by a unanimous roll call. That resolution starts a 90‑day charter clock for the council to appoint a qualified candidate to serve until the next general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Council debate focused on process. Several members favored a structured application period to publicize and vet candidates; others argued that the candidate who had recently attempted to qualify for the seat and who had previously submitted paperwork demonstrated the initiative the council should reward. After discussion, the council voted to appoint King on a motion that made the selection contingent on King completing the remaining qualifying forms within 10 days.

Andrea Sha King told the council she had attempted to qualify during the last filing period but missed a noon deadline while obtaining a bank account; she said she remains interested and has prior qualification paperwork she can adapt. King said she is ready to serve and, if appointed, would treat the post as an opportunity to help guide municipal decisions during the coming year.

Vote on appointment (13.2): Tim Jackson — yes; Wes Morrison — yes; Thomas Shoryak — yes; Council Member Willis — no. Motion passed 3–1. The council clerk recorded the role call and the mayor authorized staff to coordinate completion of required paperwork and administer the oath once documentation is in order.

The city attorney advised that the council may make an appointment contingent upon submission of qualifying documents and that a ceremonial swearing‑in could be held at a later meeting once the paperwork is accepted. The appointee will serve until the scheduled general election in November 2026, when the seat will be on the ballot for the remainder of the unexpired term.

What’s next: City staff will provide the current qualifying forms to King, receive and review the completed packet and, if the documentation is in order, arrange a swearing‑in. If other candidates submit full documentation during the 90‑day window, council members retained the discretion to consider them, but the council’s motion directs staff to proceed with this appointment contingent on timely completion of the paperwork.