Create formal process for filling empty City Council seats
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no written rules for what happens when a council member resigns, dies, or leaves office early. This law would establish a clear procedure for filling vacant seats. The process would ensure continuity in city government when unexpected departures occur.
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Votes
First reading and lay over for two weeks for second reading, with amendments: candidates obtain nomination papers with 20 signatures, give candidates eight minutes to speak with two-minute rebuttal, delete terminology of five votes and change to majority vote of Council
5 to 1
Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
- William AcevedoIn person
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