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Resolution to Appoint Tom Newland to Council Election Ward 1
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to formally appoint Tom Newland to the Ward 1 Councilmember vacancy.
Background
Councilmember Jason Smith submitted his resignation from Ward 1 Council effective April 5, 2022, as he was moving outside the City. His term was to expire on December 31, 2024, leaving a balance of two years in the term. According to Statute and City Charter, if a vacancy occurs for a period of more than 12 months the Council shall declare the vacancy and call for a special election by resolution, then appoint an individual to fill the vacancy until someone is elected.
The Council declared the vacancy on April 4 and called for a special election as part of the state general election on November 8. After outlining the process for filling the vacancy, Council advertised for applicants interested in serving in this role until year end when the elected individual can take office. The Council received applications from seven outstanding individuals, and after review and ranking followed by discussion at the May 2 workshop, announced their intent to appoint Tom Newland to the Ward 1 Council vacancy until December 31, 2022.
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Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution as proposed.
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Oath of office
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WHEREAS, a vacancy on the Council exists as of April 5, 2022, for the unexpired term of Councilmember Jason Smith in Council Election Ward 1, which expires December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, a special election has been called for November 8, 2022, to fill the two-year vacancy; and
WHEREAS, Council outlined a process to appoint a member until a new member is duly elected at the general election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council hereby appoints Tom Newland to the Council Election Ward 1 vacancy until December 31, 2022.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 16th day of May, 2022.