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Electric City council appoints Joseph Higgs to vacant seat
Summary
The Electric City Council unanimously appointed Joseph Higgs to fill Council Position No. 5 on Feb. 3, 2026; Higgs was sworn in and joined the council table immediately after the vote. The council took several other administrative steps, including renewing legal services until a planned retirement.
The Electric City Council on Feb. 3, 2026 voted to appoint Joseph Higgs to Council Position No. 5.
The motion to appoint Higgs was moved and seconded (Matt Gilbert/Brian Buche) and carried by unanimous consent. After the vote, Higgs was sworn in and took a seat at the council table.
The appointment followed an executive‑session discussion earlier in the meeting about filling the open seat. Council also approved continuing Kennison Franz for legal services until Ms. Kennison retires in May 2026, which council members said would ensure continuity while the city scopes a future request for proposals.
