When the nomination period closed on August 7, only one candidate had come forward in City Council Districts 3 and 5, both incumbents, while District 1 drew three contenders: Julian Mackie, Mike Menefee, and Peggy Hutton, with no sitting member running. Because the uncontested seats have no more candidates than offices, state Elections Code allows the Council to appoint the sole nominees rather than hold a vote. The Council will weigh its options at its August 19 meeting.
Read the full story: District Nomination Period Over, No New Candidates for City Council Apply in Two Districts — Sonoma Valley Sun, Aug 12.
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