COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution No. 2025-R-01: Calling for a special election due to the resignation of District 4 Councilman Rob Wilkie.
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DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk
SUMMARY:
On December 2, 2024, Councilman Wilkie resigned his seat as the elected representative of City Council District 4; with an effective date of January 6, 2025.
Pursuant to Section 3.09 (d)(4) of the City Charter, a vacancy in the Council shall be filled by special election when the vacancy occurs with more than six (6) months before the next regularly scheduled election. The next election is scheduled for November 2026; therefore, the City Council must fill the vacancy by special election. The special election shall be held no less than 60 days and no more than 90 days following the occurrence of the vacancy.
The special election is proposed to be held on April 1, 2025, with a primary election on February 18, 2025 if necessary. Qualifying will be held starting at 9:00 am on January 13, 2025 and ending at noon on January 15, 2025.
The Volusia County Supervisor of Elections will conduct the election and provide the poll works; the City shall provide the canvassing board to canvass the results of the special election.
An estimated cost of the special election has not yet been established.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-R-01