Call November 8, 2022 election for mayor and 3 city council seats
In Plain English
The mayor and city council members from Districts 2, 3, and 4 finish their 4-year terms in January 2023. The city charter requires an election every even year to fill these seats. The election costs an estimated $176,000 and consolidates with the county's general election ballot.
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Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved calling for a municipal election on November 8, 2022, to fill seats for mayor and council members from Districts 2, 3, and 4 whose terms expire in January 2023. This is a routine administrative step required by the city charter to hold elections every even year. The election will cost an estimated $176,000 and will be consolidated with the county's general election ballot to reduce expenses.
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