Lawmaker proposes open process to fill vacant offices
Voters will have a chance to choose Tony Dolce’s replacement in November. But until Jan. 1, Dolce’s replacement will be chosen by the city Republicans with consent of the City Council. Jamestown’s city charter spells out the process for filling a council vacancy. The remaining City Council members must vote by a majority to appoint a replacement within 60 days. The new appointee must belong to the exact same political party as the member who died, with the appointee serving until the next scheduled general election. The appointed replacement serves until the next scheduled ...
