Title
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3957, calling a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2025, to fill a vacancy for District 1 City Councilmember for the unexpired term of office; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Administrative Services Department
BACKGROUND:
On August 8, 2025, Councilmember Omar Roman submitted a letter of resignation. Per the City Charter, with more than one year remaining in the unexpired term for District 1, a Special Election must be held within 120 days of the date of resignation to fill the position for the unexpired term ending in May 2028. The next uniform election date will be November 4, 2025, and is within the 120-day requirement. With the passage of Ordinance No. 3957, a Special Election will be called for that date.
DISCUSSION:
The council will consider approving Ordinance No. 3957, ordering a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted funds from General Government-Elections.
DISTRICT:
District 1
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3957 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3957 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance No. 3957