Summary
Only one candidate, Elliott Stevenson, filed for District 2, so the council could appoint him and save ~$14,261 — but a 3-2 majority chose to let voters decide in November. Stevenson reportedly wanted his name on the ballot.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Holding the election costs the city about $14,261 it could have saved, plus Stevenson loses his $650 statement fee.
Voters in District 2 get to cast a ballot for their council member, and Stevenson gets community validation at the polls.
Taxpayers foot the ~$14,261 election cost that appointment would have avoided.
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