It is starting to look as though the only way a special election can happen is if the council passes an ordinance setting the parameters of a special election. We are still waiting for the official comments form the City Attorney but state law seems to say that unless called for by city ordinance the only time you have a special election is during a general election.
That would really only come into play if a person was appointed before a general election not anytime after. I will be asking that the Council discuss an ordinance for special elections and for setting primaries.
Setting the rules for a primary is important so we do not run into the issue of so many candidates in a general election and candidates being elected with less than 20% of the vote. This is part of the overall City Reform package. It is important we get it right so a good precedent is set for future generations.
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So could Apitz appoint himself to the council?
How does the appointment work?
If I resign before I become Mayor the current Council could appoint anyone they want. I will resign as I am swron in as Mayor. Then it will be up to that Council to decide. If we have an ordinance before that calling for a special election then we can do that.
So if I understand this right, if no ordinance is passed, it will be up to Larson, Johnson and Duff to decide the 4th seat?
That scenario is very unsettling. Not saying anything bad about Duff, but there is still two people left that were part of the threesome.
How are the choices presented for appointment. As in, can someone walk up and say "Consider me for the spot" or is there some application method?
Thanks for clearing this up.
If it is left to an appointment the Council can pick anyone they want that meets the qualifications to run for office. These are 18 years of age, a resident of the city and a registered voter.
The person is picked by majority vote. The process would be whatever process the Council decides. In the past it has been everything from interviews to a coin flip.
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