Announce city council vacancy and set application deadlines
In Plain English
A city council member left office on January 13, 2015, creating an empty seat. The council must set deadlines for residents to apply and schedule a public meeting to choose the replacement. This process lets residents apply to serve the remainder of the term instead of waiting for the next election.
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Votes
Establish Tuesday, February 3, 2015 as deadline for submitting statements of interest and Tuesday, February 10, 2015 as date for public meeting to fill vacancy
6 to 0
Nominate Jael Myrick as vice mayor for 2015
5 to 0
Close the public hearing
6 to 0
Approve consent calendar
6 to 0
Eliminate the Public Safety and Finance Standing Committees and direct city attorney to draft amendments to Richmond Municipal Code, rescind Resolution 94-78
5 to 1
Introduce ordinance for first reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
6 to 0
Suspend time limits on debate for 45-day trial period
6 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 6-15 granting the appeal by Richmond Recreation Department and add placement of plaques to commemorate the building
6 to 0
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