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Council to appoint replacement for at-large seat; sets application timeline
Summary
After acknowledging the resignation of at-large Council member Bridal Gray, the council set a plan to accept applications and appoint a replacement at the Sept. 8 meeting (applications due Aug. 28), favoring appointment over a special election.
The council formally acknowledged the resignation of at-large Council member Bridal Gray effective July 27, 2026, and discussed how to fill the vacancy. Staff reviewed two options — appointment or special election — and recommended a timeline for an appointment process that would allow the council to name a replacement at its Sept. 8 meeting.
Staff said the proposed timeline would publish a notice of intent, accept one-page applications due Aug. 28 and hold a late-August work session to review candidates; the council discussed Sept. 8 as the appointment date and tentatively agreed, noting Sept. 14 as an alternative if scheduling required it. One council member urged public trust in the appointment process and said an appointment would avoid special-election costs. The council then passed a motion to appoint on Sept. 8 and direct staff to publish the required notice.
Staff also said applications will be made available at City Hall, posted on the city website and published in the paper per legal notice requirements; staff said they will assist potential applicants who wish to learn more about the role.
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