HomeMy WebLinkAbout15503RESOLUTION NO. 15503
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A QUALIFIED PERSON TO FILL
THE VACANT AT-LARGE CITY COUNCILOR SEAT CREATED
BY THE ELECTION OF HEATHER GRAHAM AS MAYOR
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Charter of the City of Pueblo, Charles Hernandez is
hereby appointed to fill the vacancy created in Council District At-Large by the election of,
Heather Graham as Mayor. This appointment shall expire on December 31, 2026, when the
vacancy shall be filled by the results of the November 2, 2026 General Election.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage.
INTRODUCED: February 22, 2024
BY: Mark Aliff
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # C1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 22, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A QUALIFIED PERSON TO FILL THE
VACANT AT-LARGE CITY COUNCILOR SEAT CREATED BY THE
ELECTION OF HEATHER GRAHAM AS MAYOR
SUMMARY:
This Resolution appoints a qualified individual to fill the At-Large vacancy on City
Council, created by the election of Heather Graham as Mayor.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On February 1, 2024, Heather Graham submitted her resignation from her position on
City Council, At-Large and was sworn in as Mayor for the City of Pueblo.
Per Section 2-6 of the City Charter, any vacancy in an elective office shall be filled by
appointment of the Council. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective office
shall have the qualifications required of persons regularly elected and shall hold the
office until the next general municipal election when the vacancy shall be filled by
election according to law and until his successor is qualified.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Letters of interest and resumes were accepted from individuals wishing to be
considered for appointment to this At-Large Council position. 36 applications were
received. Members of Council reviewed the applications and chose who would receive
an interview. Interviews of all finalists were held on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None