Report Prepared by: Jennifer Parsley, Assistant City Clerk
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SUBJECT: District Two Candidate Presentations/Q&A with City Council/Closing Remarks
REPORT IN BRIEF
Qualified District Two Candidates will present oral presentations regarding their application for appointment to the current District Two Council Seat Vacancy followed by a Q&A period with City Council members and then closing remarks by Candidates.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing a qualified elector of the City of Merced to the District Two Council seat vacancy to serve until the first Tuesday following the next General Municipal Election and until a successor is elected and qualified.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Appoint as recommended; or
2. Call a Special Election at a later date for April, May or June 2026 to fill the District Two Vacancy.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter Article IV Section 403.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Council Goals and Priorities.
DISCUSSION
On October 7, 2025, Councilmember Ronnie DeAnda submitted a letter of resignation to the City Clerk, indicating that his resignation from the District Two seat will be effective October 31, 2025. Councilmember DeAnda was elected to the Merced City Council on December 5, 2022, and has served with distinction and dedication to the residents of District Two and the entire community.
The Council adopted a resolution formally accepting Councilmember DeAnda's resignation and declares the District Two City Council seat vacant as of November 3, 2025. Section 403(C) of the City of Merced Charter governs vacancies in elective offices. Under this provision, when a vacancy arises "from whatever cause," the City Council must either (1) appoint a qualified elector of the City to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) days after the office is declared vacant, or (2) if no appointment is made within that timeframe, call a special election to fill the vacancy. The appointed or elected individual shall serve until the first Tues...
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