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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