05. City Council Vacancy Staff Report
Date of Meeting: October 2, 2024
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Kyle Morell, City Administrator
Subject: City Council Vacancy
Background:
Councilmember Heather Benson has been appointed to fill a vacancy in the 10th Judicial District.
Due to this appointment, she resigned from her City Council position, effective Thursday,
September 12, 2024. Her term was up at the end of 2024. The Council can appoint a replacement
Councilmember to complete the rest of her term. This would be done by posting for a replacement,
interviewing applicants, and appointing someone from those who interviewed. Or, the Council can
leave the seat vacant until the newly elected council members are sworn in next January.
No action is needed on Councilmember Benson's resignation. At next week's meeting, we can
discuss how or if the Council wants to fill the position.
This item is being brought back to the Council for discussion with the four remaining
Councilmembers since the Mayor was not at the previous meeting.