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Council vacancy

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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedJeff HoeyJun 3, 2026

Invited all to the Palestinian flag raising, urged filling the vacant seat with the next-highest vote getter, and opposed comment limits.

City Council - Jun 3, 2026 · 1:55:06 →
SupportiveDavid JosephJun 3, 2026

Endorsed Fahim Abedrabbo for the vacancy, saying he's earned it through years of community service.

City Council - Jun 3, 2026 · 2:09:42 →
NeutralJudy BassfordJun 3, 2026

Said filling the seat should be about integrity, honesty and character, not popularity or convenience.

City Council - Jun 3, 2026 · 3:35:20 →
SupportiveFahim AbedrabboJun 3, 2026

Made his case for the appointment, citing Clifton precedent of seating the next-highest vote getter and warning a 3-3 council invites tie votes for six months.

City Council - Jun 3, 2026 · 2:49:09 →
NeutralSamantha BassfordJun 3, 2026

Via Zoom, asked the council to consider all information about candidates before selecting someone for the vacancy.

City Council - Jun 3, 2026 · 3:16:02 →

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