Accept Councilmember Jeffrey's Resignation as Ward 4 Councilmember, Declare the Ward 4 Councilmember Vacancy, and Schedule a Special Election to Elect a Successor

As the City Council is aware, Councilmember David Jeffrey who represents Ward 4 has announced his intent to resign his Councilmember position. We assume the resignation will be effective on or about June 1, 2011. A written resignation from Councilmember Jeffrey will be available at the City Council meeting confirming the exact resignation date.
City Charter, Section 2.5 provides that upon a councilmember/mayor vacancy, the Council shall “. . . publicly declare the vacancy to exist within fifteen (15) days of its occurrence . . . .”
Section 4.5 of the Charter directs how vacancies on the City Council are filled. Councilmember Jeffrey’s term expires December 31, 2012, and thus there are 365 days or more remaining in the term of his vacated office, which then requires a special election to fill the vacancy within ninety days of the vacancy. Therefore, with a June 1 vacancy, a special election will need to be held to fill the vacancy on or before August 29, 2011. The Charter does not require a primary election for special elections.
City Clerk Thieling, in cooperation with the Anoka County Elections Supervisor, has formulated an election schedule which is attached for the Council’s review and approval.

Adopt a resolution accepting City Councilmember Jeffrey’s resignation, declaring a vacancy in the City’s Ward 4 elective City Council office, scheduling a special election to elect a successor to fill the vacancy and approving the special election schedule.

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Motion to adopt Resolution 11-05-XXX accepting City Councilmember Jeffrey’s resignation, declaring a vacancy in the City’s Ward 4 elective City Council office, and scheduling a special election to elect a successor to fill the vacancy and approving the special election schedule.