COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
title
City Council appointment to fill the unexpired term of Council District 4.
body
DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk
SUMMARY:
At a Special Meeting held on of September 23, 2024, District 4 Councilman Jonah Powers resigned his seat, effective October 7, 2024; his term expires on December 2, 2024.
Per Section 3.09(d)(4) of the City Charter, “In the case of a vacancy in the office of council member, if less than six months remain in the unexpired term or until the next regular city election, the council by a vote of three or more members shall appoint a successor, who is eligible for the office under Section 3.03 of this Charter. Such successor shall serve until the next regular city election at which time a council member shall be elected in the manner prescribed in Article V of this Charter.”
During qualifying for the 2024 General Election Rob Wilkie was the only candidate to qualify for District 4; thus winning the seat unopposed and is scheduled to take office on December 2, 2024. Therefore, staff recommends that Council appoint Rob Wilkie to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Jonah Powers.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to appoint Rob Wilkie to fill the remainder of the unexpired term vacated by Jonah Powers, with said term expiring on December 2, 2024.