HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-122CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2023-122
A RESOL UTION DECLARING A VACANCY TO EXIST IN THE OFFICE OF CITY
COUNCIL MEMBER AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT THEREOF
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, Council Member Lisa McGinn was elected to the
office of City Council member; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2023, Council Member McGinn resigned her City Council
office; and
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 351.02 states that a vacancy in a public office
occurs upon the incumbent's resignation; and
WHEREAS, Council Member McGinn's term expires on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.02, subdivision 2a states that when a vacancy
in an elected office of the City occurs before the first day to file affidavits of candidacy for the
next regular City election and more than two years remain in the unexpired term of the office, a
special election shall be held at the next regular City election and the appointed person shall serve
until the qualification of a successor elected at a special election to fill the unexpired portion of
the tern; and
WHEREAS, more than two years remain in the unexpired term of the vacated office; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to fill the vacated office by council appointment
until the next regular City election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, that a vacancy is declared to exist in the office of City Council effective on November 21,
2023 by virtue of the resignation of Council Member McGinn.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.02,
subdivision 2a, the Council will fill by appointment a successor to serve the remainer of the
unexpired term of Council Member McGinn, until the qualification of a successor elected at a
special election to full the remaining unexpired two years for the term.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council announces to the public that a
special election will be held on November 5, 2024 to fill the remaining two-year term of the office
of City Council Member referenced herein.
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Passed and duly adopted this 5ch day of December, 2023 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
Mayor Charles Cadenhead
ATTEST:
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Juli J hnson, ity Clerk
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