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Florence council declares Ward Two vacancy, adopts process to fill the seat
Summary
The Florence City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 1-2026 on Jan. 5, 2026, declaring a vacancy in Ward Two following the 2025 election and establishing a timeline and application process to fill the seat; the motion passed 6–0.
The Florence City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 5 to adopt Resolution No. 1-2026, declaring a vacancy in Ward Two and setting a process for filling the seat. Councilor Rebecca Gardner moved to adopt the resolution; Councilor Stone seconded, and the motion carried 6–0.
City Clerk Cortlyne Huppe explained the vacancy resulted from the outcome of the 2025 regular election and outlined the council’s options for filling the seat, including appointment procedures used previously for Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA). The council confirmed the posting timeline and application procedures for candidates seeking appointment.
The resolution formalizes the vacancy declaration and directs city staff to post the opening and accept applications under the process confirmed by council. The council did not designate a specific appointee at the meeting; it approved the administrative steps required to solicit and review candidates.
No executive session was held regarding the vacancy at the Jan. 5 meeting. The council’s action was procedural and nonbinding until an appointee is named or an election is called per applicable rules and the adopted process.
What’s next: city staff will publish the vacancy notice and application instructions per the timeline confirmed by the council; the council will consider applicants at a future public meeting.
