San Carlos to replace council member with an interim

Similar to the Pacifica, San Carlos will replace one (1) city council member with an interim.  San Carlos city council also has five (5) members. 

San Mateo Daily Journal/Michelle Durand, 5/30/12. "San Carlos council will fill vacancy in fall 2013."

Ah ha, interim city council member

"The four-member San Carlos City Council unanimously agreed last night to fill a mid-term vacancy with a November 2013 election and appoint an interim member with the caveat they are asked not to run for the following regular term.

The decision was a compromise for all four members who deadlocked at two previous meetings with half the council holding out for a November 2013 election without the request not to run and the other two adamant about holding a special election this fall. Rather than let the choice default to November 2013 by not reaching a majority decision, the councilmembers quickly agreed to the solution suggested by Mayor Matt Grocott. Although Grocott said he felt even more strongly that an election sooner than later was best, he proposed waiting as long as candidates could be held to a “gentleman’s agreement” about the next term."   Read Article.

Reference -  San Mateo Daily Journal/Michelle Durand, 4/19/12, "San Carlos mayor resigns", reprinted on Fix Pacifica, 4/19/12.

Related - San Carlos City Council webpage. "Mission Statement The City of San Carlos provides high quality services and facilities in a fiscally sustainable, responsive and friendly manner to foster a safe and healthy community.  Vision Statement By 2017, San Carlos will be a vibrant family and business friendly community admired as a great place to live, learn, work and play."

Posted by Kathy Meeh