What’s happening with the City Council vacancy?
Here’s the announcement from city staff:
The City of Capitola is now accepting applications from qualified residents to fill a vacancy on the Capitola City Council. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen during the May 8 council meeting.
On May 22, the remaining Council members voted to fill the vacancy by appointment rather than a special election, avoiding an estimated cost of $50,000 to Capitola taxpayers.
Also on May 22, the City Council asked that the appointment process be opened to interested community members by seeking applicants to fill the vacancy. Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, May 27, until 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. Council will review applications at the regular City Council meeting on June 12.
Call to Action
Capitola residents who are registered voters and at least 18 years of age are invited to apply for potential appointment to City Council to serve until December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community!
Appointment Process
Interested residents can find an application on the City website: www.CityofCapitola.org. Applications will be accepted online or in person at Capitola City Hall beginning Tuesday, May 27 until the 5 p.m. deadline Tuesday, June 3.
The City Council will review applications, deliberate, and appoint a City Council member during the regular meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Applicants must attend the meeting in person.
The selected applicant will be sworn in during the meeting and will commence Council member responsibilities immediately after.
As always, this meeting will be open to the public and available to watch live on community television, the City website, and on YouTube.
Responsibilities & Compensation
Capitola City Council Members attend two regular Council meetings per month, typically on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. They are appointed to serve on regional boards, commissions, and subcommittees that typically meet monthly.
Capitola City Council Members receive a monthly stipend of $660 for their service.
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Anyone with questions can contact City Manager Jamie Goldstein or City Clerk Julia Gautho at (831) 475-7300.
