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Council accepts resignation of Mike Lycans; city attorney reviews vacancy process
Summary
The Southgate City Council voted unanimously to accept Council Member Mike Lycans’s resignation on Dec. 3; City Attorney Stewart explained the procedures for filling the vacant seat and the motion passed by voice vote (Aye 5, Nay 0).
Mayor Hamberg asked the council to accept the resignation of Council Member Mike Lycans. City Attorney Stewart explained the process for filling a vacant council seat (statutory/procedural steps were summarized to the council), and Council Member Curry moved to accept the resignation. Council Member Melville seconded the motion; the council approved the resignation by voice vote (Aye 5, Nay 0).
The council did not record further action at the meeting to fill the vacancy; City Attorney Stewart provided the procedural overview so the council will know the options and next steps for appointing or otherwise addressing the empty seat. The council did not vote on an appointment at this meeting.
