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CITY OF
ASHLAND
Council Communication
February 6, 2017, Business Meeting
Council Position #6 Appointment
FROM:
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder, christebAa ashland.or.us
SUMMARY:
City Councilor Seat 6 became vacant on January 1, 2017, due to the election of then Councilor Pam
Marsh in November 2017 as Oregon State Representative. A study session was held on January 9,
2017, to discuss the process for filling this position.
The Elections Officer was asked to advertise the seat asking for applications from those interested and
to include answers to the following questions:
• What do you think are the biggest issues facing the city?
• What is your primary motivation for seeking the vacant council seat?
• What community and city activities have you been involved in recently?
• What is the role of the city councilor?
Advertisements were placed in the local newspaper and on the city website (applications were also
placed on the website for public review). The deadline was January 27, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.
Applications are attached.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
City Charter states that a vacant elective office shall be filled within sixty (60) days by the City
Council electing a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The deadline for filling this seat is March 1,
2017.
City Charter requirements for this position are that the appointee live within the city limits and are
registered to vote.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REQUESTED ACTION:
City Councilors should review the applications submitted.
• It is recommended that each Councilor talk with his/her top tier candidates before the
February 21, 2017, meeting.
• At the February 21, 2017, meeting, each Councilor will be furnished with a ballot with all
13 candidates' names and asked to vote on their top choice.
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• If no single candidate earns the majority vote during the first balloting, subsequent ballots
will be used to narrow the field and select an appointee.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
To be determined
ATTACHMENTS:
Applications
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