Council weighs appointing replacement after resignation, outlines application timeline
Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
City staff recommended appointing an interim council member to fill a recent vacancy, outlining a notice-and-application schedule and warning residents of a 14-day petition window that could trigger a costly special election. The clerk estimated a special election would cost $2,500–$4,000.
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A staff member told the Manchester City Council that after a recent resignation the city has two options to fill the vacancy: appoint a replacement or hold a special election.
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